Silent Screams Silent Joy: Poems and Writings

By Marijean Hall

Have you ever tried to find the beginning or end of a tightly wound ball of yarn? I have. Writing this book has been a similar experience. My poetry was not written to be published but to help me survive physical and emotional pain. It helped me write my way out of darkness to the light at the end of the tunnel. Others may have had difficulty in finding that light. I hope sharing my journey will give hope to you on your own journey to light.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Oct 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781663208897

Marijean Hall

Marijean Hall was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1948. She spent a good deal of her adult life in the Washington, DC, area and Westchester County, New York. She has a daughter, Lauren; a sister, Cenith; three grandchildren, Maggie, Brennan, and Callan; daughter-in-law, Colleen; and niece, Michelle, who has three children, Kayla, Jahi, and Tysen. And last but not least her adorable cockapoo, Ollie (as seen in the picture). All are magical in their own way. Marijean’s spirit is whimsical, unpredictable, and adventurous. She has multiple degrees and has been blessed with a highly successful career in development and marketing for leading health care and social justice organizations. She has lived multiple places and attended multiple universities. She is currently living in Overland Park, Kansas, with her cousin, Danny, who has played a key role in caring for her and keeping her safe. Her time is spent fighting to uncover the cause and treatment for her multiple health problems, strengthening her spiritual life, connecting with old and new friends, writing, and continuing her fight for social justice. She is a lover of words, bridge, reading, dancing, and make-believe.

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ISBN: 978-1-6632-0888-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6632-0889-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020918040

iUniverse rev. date:   10/23/2020

To

Carol, a wise and wonderful spiritual advisor and renowned psychologist whose words formed the foundation of my surviving.

You did what you needed to do to survive. And thank God you did, for you are here today for us to love.

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oreword

I have had the opportunity to work with Marijean professionally as her therapist over three years. During that time, I have learned many lessons from Marijean. Throughout our work, I