Overcoming My Fear of Alcohol: Part Two
It’s been a long road, but I am no longer sent into a panic by the mention of “Fireball”, my husband drinking in front of me or having alcohol in our home. I still prefer not to have it here, […]
Hobbies, Self-Care, and Sunshine
Being outside with my husband and family helped me clear my mind. It gave me permission to unapologetically relax. No time was wasted. I sketched, read, played games, wrote in my therapy workbooks, colored, made s’mores and played toy trucks […]
A Friendly Message
My husband and I went to an important meeting to hopefully wrap up an ordeal that started two years ago. Afterward, we went to the mall to buy Chris shorts for our trip. We ate lunch and I used a […]
Overcoming My Fear of Alcohol
This post is personal to me. I appreciate your empathy and encouragement for me to be more accepting. Negative comments against my husband or myself will be deleted. Also, I no longer hold the beliefs I had when I wrote […]
Greetings from Neighbors and Man’s Best Friend
Yardwork allows me to escape from daily fears and stressors. It reminds me of simpler times and I enjoy the fresh air. Plus, I like seeing how nice the lawn looks as a result of a job well done. Since […]
Lost, Found, Missing ; Living
I’ve overcome some difficult obstacles. When I recovered, I felt like a stronger version of myself. That strength lasted for a short while. Sometimes, my mind tells me to drive through the guardrails, jump off the parking garage or drown. […]
A Stubborn Mind Finds a New Perspective
While getting ready for my husband’s MRI, Chris told me he’s had nearly 30 years of bad luck. We were both nervous that he would need surgery on his ankle and foot. I hoped for the best. I told him […]
Personal Progress – Thanks for Your Support
As of today, I’ve been on the same psychiatric medications for eight months, regularly exercising for five, blogging for four, and decreasing my counseling appointments from weekly to biweekly for two months. Thank you to everyone who has supported me, […]
Time OUT! Overwhelmed. Upset. Tired.
I recognized the warning signs. My posture was slumped and the corners of my lips dipped. I felt vulnerable and worried that I may lose control again. Instead of enabling self-pity, I assessed the situation. I thought of current issues, […]
Two Kind Strangers
Below, are two stories about two people. They both brought a smile to my face and I hope this post does the same for you. A Familiar Face in the Stairwell I love the moments when we slow down and […]