Tag Archives: reaction

Being a wimp or protective?


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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Ewwwww!


There are certain things that elicit an “Ewww” from me. Sprider…depends on their size. Snakes? Surprisingly not. Though I have to admit I always thought they would. What does you ask? Certain emotions and feelings. There is more to it then … Continue reading

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Bringing the point home


The author of Stopping the Wind, a fellow blogger, brought my point in “A place of love” home in a different way in her post “Cheetos, Farmville, and Macy’s – oh my”. She reminded me of situations I neglect to … Continue reading

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Conversation Kills (Big Empty by Stone Temple Pilots)


Today is a raw day. Group was last night and I had a break through. Woo HOO! I ended up opening up about my abuse. Is it a good thing? Maybe, I don’t know. Does the group feel closer to … Continue reading

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Looking for friendship? Not your therapist


I came across an interesting Google search. It was “why your therapist is not your friend”. This is totally tied, at least in my mind, to the idea of hugging your therapist. Let me float some of the reasons I … Continue reading

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Sometimes the answer is the opposite


Interesting therapy session. I brought up the conversation I had with my mother about my feelings towards going to the different memorial services and her reaction. My therapist made the valid point that I don’t have to share in my … Continue reading

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What we can control


Recognizing that we are responsible for our own happiness is a really big leap for many of us. Totally is for me. While it is an eye-opening realization it isn’t easy for many of us. Bear with me while I … Continue reading

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Celebrities and stigma


We have all seen it. The melt down of assorted celebrities all over the news, because we all know that their melt downs will affect us so much more than soaring energy costs. Right? (Insert eye roll) I had promised … Continue reading

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