Tag Archives: Choice

Have a plan?


I had a plan today. I wrote it down. The Universe watched me writing it and laughed. The Universe had her own plan for today. So I have two choices: 1) Adapt and let go of my plan 2) Hold … Continue reading

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The next step


My post yesterday, So, is a wake up call. As are the responses that I received to it. I know what I need to do and it is tied to listening to me. Listening to me means that internal voice. … Continue reading

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Memorial Day


In the United States of America today is Memorial Day. It is a day in which we are to remember those in the armed services and those who paid the ultimate price. I am going to ramble a bit here … Continue reading

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The first therapy appointment on shame


So Thursday was the first appointment with my therapist where we tackled shame. Ever spend most of fifty minutes looking at the floor? I did last night. Talk about uncomfortable. The thing that I took away last night is that … Continue reading

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Acceptance vs. Resigned


I have noticed that there is a tendency to view the words accepted and resigned as being interchangeable. To me they are so far from that it is crazy. So I want to share how I see these words. First … Continue reading

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Family: The one you come with and the one you choose


For many of us dealing with mental illness, a discussion on our family of origin can be a trip through hell. Much of our reaction depends on where we are in our treatment and our history with them. I tend … Continue reading

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