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How are you? I hope you are doing well. I hope you are enjoying so many things that make you happy and interest you that your days are overflowing. I have been doing a lot of reading lately. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, historical fiction, self-help. All at the same time, haha! I never used to be able toContinue reading “Hello, again”

After months of therapy to move past a mental block with the express goal of preserving the state of my mental health — I’m back to square one, in a single breath. I am struggling with how to resolve a life long difficult situation. While the younger version of myself would love nothing more thanContinue reading “Stuck, again”

Here I go again! Reading a book series before I will allow myself to watch a tv series. I read the first book in less than 8 hours. The second book is good, too! Has anyone read this series? I believe there are 7 books in the series? Would you recommend reading them all?

While getting through the pandemic, things changed so drastically. I was naïve and thought there was no way it would last long. But here we are, still not back to normal. Or are we adjusting to the new normal? Personally, things are not back to normal and it doesn’t feel like they will be anytimeContinue reading “New normal?”

My therapist told me to make room for my emotions. To feel my emotions. He said I have been stuffing them down and it isn’t healthy. I have always known this to be true but didn’t realize I was doing it. The more I acknowledge my feelings and process them I can’t say that itContinue reading “Feeling emotions”

I have someone special who calls me every day. Every day it’s the same conversation. Just checking on you. Are you okay? This person knows I’m not okay. I’ve shared my current struggles and my efforts to combat them. Yet, the same question every day. So, I make my best effort to keep a steadyContinue reading “The art of lying”

I have been told many times over the past several years, “ you’re too sensitive”. I’m currently reading Oprah’s new book “What happened to you?” She talks with Dr. Perry about experiences in our childhood that shapes our adult personalities, whether we realize it or not. As a child, if my dad found me crying,Continue reading “Stop your crying….you’re too sensitive.”

Lara Zielin, an author and life coach, has created a method of journaling she calls “Author Your Life,” where people think about themselves as … The HAPPE Method of Journaling

I started this blog as a place to share fun stories, thoughts, and books! The last few months have flown by in blog world, but dragged IRL with everything going on in the world. Between work, counseling, physical therapy, and home — there is never enough time to do the little things! I have beenContinue reading “Not enough hours in the day…”

I have a friend, we will call her Phoebe. She and her husband Mike are still somewhat in the newlywed stage and they are the perfect couple. They compliment everything good with one another and are a bright, young, beautiful young couple. They have a true love that all of us girls always dreamt ofContinue reading “Seeking advice for in-law troubles”