Denise E Lindquist
Bio
I am married with 7 children, 28 grands, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium daily.
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Counseling And Therapy For Addiction and Mental Health. Top Story - December 2021.
I was meeting with a man for the first and last time in a session that usually did not go this way. He asked if I could hear his confession. I told him that I was not a priest and that if it was a crime or involved hurting himself or another, I could not keep that secret as a priest could. As he started to talk, he made it clear enough without saying it that he had killed someone. Or that at least he was paid to hurt others and paid well to do that. I told him that people in recovery will often make amends by offering to not do that thing anymore. Then he said, “I probably couldn’t do that. I believe that if I’m paid to do this again, I will.” I was thinking how I really didn’t want to carry around his crime or crimes with me. I then said that I would like to help him but I was sure that his best bet would be to speak with a priest and I encouraged him to do that as soon as possible. Our session ended. I think back on that day often. I was new to the position of counselor. A few years later, I was told in a high-speed chase with law enforcement, with him on a motorcycle, he went off the road and became paralyzed for the rest of his life. I was told he is living in a nursing home and that is probably where he will live out his days. Could I have done something different. Something that may have prevented this from happening? This time and others I would look back to see if there wasn’t something that may have changed the circumstances.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
Psychic Tarot, Palm or Psychic Readings
Over the years I have attended many body, mind, and spirit expos. I just happened to tell my sister once that I was going to one on Saturday. She had never been and wasn't sure if she wanted to go or not. I said that I go for entertainment and have been going for years.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Longevity
Downhill Skiing
It was getting late but still so bright over the lake and just a bit difficult to see much in front of me except the fluffy, white snow on the weeds, branches and ground. But wait, is that the full moon off in the distance? Yes, it is for sure. I have skied most of the day and I would be going home soon. I just don't want to go yet though. I am so impressed with the beauty I see in front of me. The sky is lite up and the snow is beautiful and the trees are forming a nice path to ski down.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Fiction
The Mystery
Sometimes in retirement, I can wake up with a great storyline that I decide to try out. Well, I think it sounds great and then I think we will just have to see where it goes. My husband has the television on from the first thing in the morning until the last thing at night. I have found other ways to keep busy. However, I still get into quite a bit of his daytime television. As I said, retirement! Some of the programs that I have sat through and may just be my favorites are Monk, Dr. Mark Sloan in Diagnosis Murder, and Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Fiction
The Ugly Duckling
When I was in middle school, I would be teased for no other reason than being Native American. My skin color was not much darker than others, my cheek bones and facial features are a bit different than the typical Caucasian and that is it. I believe to this day that the border town I grew up in was one of the most racist places I have ever lived. A border town is one that is located next to Native American reservations. The town I grew up in was close to three reservations. To this day, I would not live there and I will visit there only when necessary.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Humans
Laughter Yoga
In my Anishinabe culture our first two medicines are considered tears and laughter. We are born and then we cry. Four or five months later we laugh. Both are very important healing medicine. I first heard the song from Timbuk 3 at least 10 years ago, maybe more.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
A Bit About Me
My introduction at the top is in the Ojibwe language. I am an Anishinabe (Native American) woman from Minnesota. I said "Hi, how are you, my name is running fox with the stars (it is an abbreviated name and the stars is all of you), I am bear clan, I am from the White Earth Nation." I am not a fluent speaker but grew up to know that there were basics that we could use in an introduction. I was enrolled at White Earth, removal Fond du Lac. I am an elder in my tribal community since approximately age 55. I am 67 now, and will be 68 in January of 2022. I am a woman in long term recovery and what that means for me is that I have not used drugs or alcohol in 41 years.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Journal
The Protector
When I was a young preteen girl I got a job babysitting. My cousin was a regular babysitter for this couple who had one child. The child was a little girl they called Dolly. I was excited to earn some money as I had only ever watched my younger siblings and was not paid for that.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Confessions
