Clearly
Me: Pulls into second of two gas tanks at Costco. Gets out of car and walks to pump as car at first tank pulls away. Lady Woman behind me in her shiny Black Lexus…
I forgive myself.
PTSD and Insanity
My recognition of my own trauma helps me to see how my reactions served well as proof of insanity and lack of credibility--for those who needed me to be seen…
Me Tooooo
Me tooooo. Not necessarily like hashtag me too but "me also" and maybe sometimes #metoo. Since I no longer attend live face to face 12 step meetings, THIS is my…
Risk Taking Mistake Making
Since my ears react adversely to even the highest grade metals, on contact…like immediately, I had altogether stopped wearing earrings, for years-- but suddenly I felt the need for earrings. And,…
Wrong Beliefs- A Mother’s Day Post
Nothing broke me down more than my own believing of wrong beliefs, issued to me by those I counted on to teach and raise me up. The collectively held, shared, and…
Depression and Sex
Without religion, spirituality, or even first hand experience, my Sweet Greg demonstrates wizardry level acceptance and unconditional love. He never expects or demands that I show gratitude in the form of…
Alien
There have been no times when I have felt more bored and lonely than when I am trying to fit in. Being with people who are not interested to see, know,…
Trying
Trying to not feel hot, cold, anxious, or hungry since nobody else is and it is clearly the wrong way to feel. Trying to be like others. Trying to not be me. Trying…
Anne Lamott – Recovery Badass
After reading and rereading Anne Lamott's most recent treasure: Dusk, Night, Dawn, I feel almost close to being able to fully and deeply breathe. Engaging with my ex, for the…
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Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me
I am still obssessed with the toxic and commonly held sentiments (not specifically aimed at me, just in general) and messaging of: You are the last, the least and the…