“I want to fall apart. But then I take a breath… “ ____ I want to fall apart. But safely. I don’t want anyone to get hurt. No bumps or bruises… this time. I don’t want to be like Humpty, and I don’t want my family to worry. So I want to fall apart quietly, … More I Want to Fall Apart… But Maybe Not Until Next Week Tuesday
Keep it Real
It’s been four years since I began this blog. That’s roughly 1400 early mornings where I have been up writing. Some of the writing was pure joy and some it was pure trash… along with a few cusswords thrown in to keep it real. I just wanted to say thanks for sticking with me and … More Thank You for Reading Getting High on Recovery!
It’s there, right beneath the surface. For me. For you. Stress. It’s not just in your head. It’s in your body, in your soul, in your relationships, in your work, and it is in your recovery… “Modern life exposes us to mild-to-moderate, but chronic, stress constantly — multitasking, juggling too many things, moving too quickly, … More Stress and Your Recovery
What if you could take vitamins for your mind? A 2008 UK study found was that only 14% of the UK population reported that they were feeling happy and thriving in life. Science has identified at least six activities that are like vitamins, building your mind, your well being, your happiness: 1.Relationships and connecting with … More 6 Activities That are Like Vitamins for Your Mind
You may not know his name. I didn’t, until I saw his youtube video about addiction, “Everything you think you knew about addiction is wrong.” If you have not watched it, it is worth the 15 minutes. Johann Hari describes addiction and how relationships and feeling like you matter to other people will support and … More What I Learned About Depression from Johann Hari
It’s New Years Eve. Will you take time to pause? Yes, this photo is upside down. Let’s hope 2018 is a little more sane than 2017. Click on photo for more
As 2017 is on it’s final day, I wanted to say how much I appreciated you for taking the time to read my posts, comment and share my work. Without you, I would be alone in this work. Thank you for being a part of this site and I hope that your 2018 will be … More From Me to You
I have two beefs with Christmas: Christmas beef #1: commercialism and the shopping malls. All of the people, searching for the right item after looking at 75 other ‘right’ items that were just too much money or too big or the wrong color or wrong era. But honestly, I still love giving and getting presents. … More Whether You Celebrate Christmas or Not, Take a Moment Today to Pause
“If other people need me… if I am so important to my family, to my clients… why do I feel so nasty?” I wrote this in my journal the other day. I really meant it. But then I felt better after writing about it. So I guess writing helps. I hope that reading this helps … More The Not So Subtle Art of Having a Nasty Day
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