She Taught Me
What Will She Teach You?
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As Petra slid by her, a hint of Channel No5 lingered along with her words. Lyla instinctively grabbed her notebook, ready to add to Petra’s previous ‘proverbs’. She was not disappointed. As the elegant older woman poured tea, with her back turned to Lyla she took an intentionally deep breath.. then began…
“Lyla, the voice and the eye contact….are the true gems we offer in the art of sensual communication…and of course…touch.” She turned to seat herself across from the young woman and waited until Lyla’s eyes met hers before continuing. This instruction was of tantamount importance.
“Lyla, it is imperative you choose your intent wisely. ‘Intent’ Lyla, is where the power exchange truly exists. You must always, speak slowly, truly use your voice…. and your breath…. must always be controlled, precise…” she paused for effect before continuing, “to initiate first, to lead into, then convey your message with the appropriate undertone of drama.” Lyla scribbled furiously knowing there was more the woman wanted to impart.
“And Lyla,“ The young woman looked up at her new ‘mentor’. “Your eye contact must validate your words, and above all create…. trust.”
…..“Lyla, touch in this ‘business’ is very, very potent. Aside a clients mind, touch is the most enduring of all aphrodisiacs. It lingers in the memory long after the senses have let it go. You must learn to control it and think of it as having the potential to mimic a passionate kiss. The kind of kiss we reserve for true lovers, for those we give our hearts to. Touch can cause things to quickly get out of control…..”
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So now a machine was breathing for her, and she felt so very, very far away. I just wanted to hold her close to my chest for eternity. And I can’t help but wonder if the human spirit, thought not easily extinguished, nor easily tired, is however, infallible?
I was resting my aching head in my hands, tentatively flirting with sleep when I sensed a commotion surrounding Miranda. Slowly, almost painfully I lifted my head to see two nurses fussing about. I figured they had the situation under control, but as I lay my head down and closed my eyes, an electrifying jolt of energy surged through me and I bolted upright. One of the nurses had called a ‘code’. Medics were appearing from everywhere. In the pandemonium I was shoved aside and crash cart spun in place of where I had stood up. Miranda’s body was stiffened out straight, her legs splayed, her wee little arms reaching for the ceiling, her fingers spread towards the heavens beyond the faces leaning about her.
It all happened within seconds…her tiny heart….stopped….she flatlined.
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“She Taught Me” is gut wrenching, powerfully raw, and brilliantly infused with rich insights for every woman whose identity, passion, and spirit have been compromised. Lyla’s journey will facilitate your own transformational process of embracing pain to discover the true essence of your freedom.
Teri Sica, LICSW
Psychotherapist, WATD-FM Radio Show Host
Based on true events, Lyla’s saga is provocative and revealing, captivating and demanding of empathy. A woman so twisted beyond her authentic self from violation and clandestine sex, she doesn’t notice her soul slip away.
Self reproach leads her choices into a life trajectory of circumstances plagued by undeserving crisis, as witnessed in her daughters tragic disabling injury.
When her soul screams to return, only by embracing fortitude can she validate her pain and grasp the freedom that lay beyond. But the alchemy required to disrobe the cloak of shame she’s enmeshed herself with thwarts her healing with its toxic visceral side effects.
So many mirrors reflect the self loathing and secrets still hidden in the shadows and her strangled silence longs to be given a voice.
Lyla seeks traditional and alternative methods to reinvent herself, eventually proving the indomitable courage of our spirit illuminates the path towards healing where one can create a future where potential becomes promise.
Lyla’s poignant journey resolves giving you inspiration as she shows us how trauma can be turned into treasure.
About the Author
Lyla Bond is dedicated to advocacy for the profoundly mentally delayed and epileptic. She is grateful to live in New England where her spirit is grounded by the mountains and enthralled by the ocean. A mother and dedicated friend, she expresses her passion through writing and fashion photography.