A Backpacker's Guide to Exorcism

[violaconspiracy]

The reflection in the window tells me that the pack strapped to my back is small--  far too small, in fact, for someone who is on her way to a different country for two weeks. It's hard to believe my eyes, because I feel like I'm carrying a mountain.

Most people could carry three of my pack without trouble, but I'm adding it to an already-massive

Comments

[shimmerdream]

As someone who spends way too much time worrying - I loved this.

[violaconspiracy]

I do highly recommend heavy loads for silencing worries. Thanks for reading!

[i_will_not_say]

I liked your title. I also liked how you were able to exorcise all those ghosts. :)

[violaconspiracy]

They don't always stay exorcised, but packing the bag and going somewhere is still a great way to make them shut up for a while. Thanks!

[kagomeshuko]

I loved how you thought of yourself as a turtle - carrying your home on your back wherever you go.

[violaconspiracy]

It's really kind of a comforting feeling, to be able to be at least a little bit at home anywhere. Thanks for reading!

[jem0000000]

*hugs* This is lovely. :)

[violaconspiracy]

Thank you!

[jem0000000]

You're welcome.

[halfshellvenus]

Oh, I really liked this-- the self-nagging (rooted in truth), and the way confidence pushes it farther and farther back until you are read to rise above. Lovely style, throughout.

[violaconspiracy]

Thank you! I've always been a worrier and a re-hasher of past events that are beyond my control, so it was very liberating to find something that let me turn those voices off for a while.