Tag Archives: Hiding

Being a wimp or protective?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

How do you respond to commercials on child abuse? What about the ones about animal abuse? Then there are the ones on people starving or dying due to drought. Add in the news reports about war, terror, abuse, violence and … Continue reading →

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Monday, March 5th

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Yesterday was interesting. It was a day full of introspection, kind words from friends (you know who you are), frustration, group, goofiness, and an email. The result? A spinning head on Tuesday. You all got to witness the introspection so … Continue reading →

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Looking

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

For a while now, like years, I have felt like I’ve been looking for something. This “something” would make everything worthwhile. I was convinced that if I was perfect in my job my life would click. That didn’t happen and … Continue reading →

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Analytical, rational and logical… Oh my!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

As someone who was raised and lived most of her life being logical, analytical and rational I have to say… WTF!!! Please don’t get me wrong. I think these three have a place in our lives. There is a problem though. … Continue reading →

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Knowing….

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Do you know what drives you? What you need? Do you know how to listen to yourself? Knowing yourself is the hardest thing in the world for many of us. Yet, this pursuit is so worthwhile for a happy and … Continue reading →

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Grieving

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

My therapist has suggested that I am holding on to the grief I feel for my brother to keep him close. My sister Ali and I have discussed this and she has asked a lot of questions via email on … Continue reading →

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A slide is a slide

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

I have a habit of being strong for others. This is a trait that I have never worked on in therapy. We have discussed it in passing, but never gotten in to it. After the last couple of months I … Continue reading →

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