Author: Kari Storm

I was born with facial paralysis and limb differences, and decided to write a note to my baby self.... You are Perfect You were born perfect. Your face is perfect. Your limbs are PERFECT. Everything about you is perfect. As you grow up, people will bully you and make you feel shame for how you… Continue reading You are Perfect

This morning at the coffee shop I got unexpectedly triggered. A little boy around the age of two or so and his dad came and sat at the table next to me. The dad saw my rainbow hoodie and rainbow hearts backpack and said to the boy, wow, look at all of the pretty colors.… Continue reading Navigating Core Wound

Lately I've been struggling with the in-between period of letting go of the old, but the new not quite being here yet. It sparked a new poem.....Hole in My Soul There’s aHoleIn my soul A painfulInnerEmptiness So wideVastBig That it feels likeIt’s tearing meIn half What willEVERFill this hole I wonderThough,What if What if thisIs… Continue reading Hole in My Soul

When Trump became President the first time, my friend had sent me this news story about someone who was going around putting dog poop in Trump supporters’ mailboxes. I felt uncomfortable with what to say back, as I didn’t think it was so funny. I ended up laughing, but ever since then when I think… Continue reading Remember Each Other’s Humanity

I recently went to see the movie Wicked and I identified with the character Elphaba for many reasons. She was born different (a green witch) and was made fun of and underestimated because of her difference. But, she had such a strong spirit and knew she had more to offer than people gave her credit… Continue reading Choosing My Best Life