Like a child, I want to choose only from a menu of: fun, relaxing, and highly lucrative. Regarding my family of origin, there is no action to take...no matter how differently…
You spot it, you got it.... I was thinking of how I am most irritated by subtle little behaviors in which I assume to know the motivation…so arrogant. And the…
My friend, my hero, my badass partner in recovery has shared how her sister was collectively, not only abused, but also blamed for bringing it on herself by being so difficult—by being who…
Because my mother is physically and mentally unwell, 84, and in the hospital, I am feeling twisted up inside, as if I should DO something. There is nothing for me to do at this time. My efforts to heal and build trust or connection are either swatted away like a pesky gnat or they go unacknowledged. I guess swats and dismissals are an improvement from being blasted with heavy artillery of character assasination and accusations of how I deserve abuse or am unworthy of kindness. This is progress. (more…)