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What if it is me?
I am struggling with the idea that the abuse in my life is tied to me. How you ask? Maybe I attract it. Or foster it once in any kind of relationship. See I can pick out people who are abusive … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Violence, The Journey
Tagged abusive, Co-dependent, Doubt, Psychological abuse, relationships
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What I want vs Reality
I want to save the world. I want to take away all the pain and suffering of you, your neighbors, my loved ones, the garbage man, the child suffering in a third world country and the animals on those commercials … Continue reading
Posted in The Journey
Tagged acceptance, Boundries, Business relationship, Co-dependent, comfort, Confusion, Coping, Emotions, Family, friends, Insight, Love, Support
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Therapy = Confusion
At times my therapy sessions result in complete confusion. Today is one of those days. I have to admit to going in feeling like I have had been beaten. I got word today that a coworker, a great guy, died … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Violence, The Journey
Tagged Abuse, Co-dependent, Confusion, Coping, Depression, Emotional Exhaustion, Insight, Loss, Self Harm, Therapy
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Low Self Esteem
Depression is a multi-faceted monster. There are so many different aspects to it. For many of us low self-esteem is one. Low self-esteem is a killer. Mix depression and low self-esteem together and we can doubt ourselves at the drop … Continue reading
What my depression looks like
I sometimes wonder what my depression looks like to others. I wonder if they can tell I am dipping or if they are fooled. I know what I see. When I dip, as I stated in my post yesterday, … Continue reading
Posted in The Journey
Tagged Business relationship, Co-dependent, Coping, Depression, Support
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I laughed and I almost cried…. Ah Tuesday!
I have been feeling pretty good lately. A couple of dips but I have bounced back quickly. I feel like I am moving forward in a lot ways. In fact, I have been playing with the idea of stopping therapy. … Continue reading
Posted in The Journey
Tagged Abuse, Co-dependent, Depression, Emotions, Family, Insight, Knowledge, Pampering, Self, Shame, Therapy
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Welcome!
Welcome to Red Awakening. This blog is about my journey from simply existing to living; awakening from my upbringing, depression, co-dependence, perfectionism and so much more. This blog is for me; a step on the path to my life. Wait…. … Continue reading