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Anger
I wished I’d learned – when I vowed to never be like my father – that Anger itself isn’t “bad” – it’s how you use it… since I’ve written about this already, feel free to peruse my thoughts on it. 🙂 And thank you in advance for reading!
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“Should”
So Sayeth the Google AI Mode (tried a new version): The word “should” is not inherently “bad” in the sense of being a swear word, but it is often viewed as harmful or counterproductive in psychology, communication, and personal development. The word can create a cycle of shame, guilt, and unrealistic expectations for oneself and others. …
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Why, yes…
Two Words: “The Plague” (nickname for my ‘father’ – click the link to read)
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Moab
On May 1st, 2013, I set off on a solo 2-week bike trip to visit Moab, UT where I was born. Hard to believe that was 12 years ago. At the time, I rode Zuki (2003 Suzuki 800), my second bike. I traveled from my little town in Arkansas to Kansas City, staying with a…
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That’s Punny
Get it? “Punny” = Funny Pun?! No? Ok, but seriously… I love being able to journal/blog here, expressing all the feels and whatnot. Getting things OUT is my main goal. And theeeeen… there’s the fantasy novel I’ve been trying to write for years. I started off really strong on it, but life, ya know? It’s…
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What Dat Blog Do?!
My blog – originally – was intended to be a daily journal for myself, something I could turn into a habit and commit to, since journaling has been the bane of my existence (yet another one of those, lol) since I was young. However, I’ve shared it with others… not just the public, but therapists…
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Cats, Obviously…
I’m not a dog person. They’re loud and obnoxious, barking and jumping and slobbering… usually. With the exception of Captain Jack Sparrow – one of Granny Sidhé’s puppers – I wouldn’t want to own a doggo. I would, however, have another wolf-hybrid like Ch’Komi as a companion… but I just don’t have to strength physically…
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They Used To
So… I’d like to raise more awareness of what Anhedonia is. This prompt helps because I CAN list 30 things (I think?!), but due to Anhedonia, the title is necessary: “They Used To [Make Me Happy]” We’ll start with the physical shite I can’t (or almost can’t) do any more… Damn, this is feckin hard,…
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Art Appreciation
Here in Colorado, where the services for mental health are abundant, I discovered a great place that not only got me started with IFS/EMDR, but personal, trauma-informed Yoga therapy, as well. With a lifetime of trauma under my belt, I never imagined that I could participate in a movement/mind-body/trauma type of therapy. And my therapist…
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I’m Better Than That
Honestly? My “family” didn’t have any traditions that I can really recall. I suppose “going to the grandparents’ house for the summer” is one that might qualify?! But, even if it does, there was never a time when I could send The Son there, for many reasons… the first and foremost being that I usually…
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! ! ! Thailand ! ! !
Ok, so… Thailand isn’t exactly an affordable trip to take for me, plus the physical issues getting in the way, buuuuut… I still want to visit Chiang Mai. I mean, look at it! Pagodas with beautiful gardens… Buddhist Temples… Aaaaand ELEPHANT SANCTUARY!!! 😍🤩🥰 And plenty of other things to see! Anyhoo… this is my dream…
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Granny Sidhé & Such
I have a few things I participate in to “maintain” what health and well-being can be had, given my state of existence (it isn’t great). Due to trauma (both my lifetime of it and recent events), I am now in 4 different trauma-informed therapies, in addition to regular therapy and couple’s therapy. Weekly, I attend…
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