Tag Archives: understanding

Surprisingly this is healthy!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Today I am at the office fighting panic attacks and tears. The weird part is I recognize that I am much healthier because of this experience. *Put down the phone and delete the email to get me help. I will … Continue reading →

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Compassion, Co-dependence or Insanity?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

My mother has been drinking. We won’t go in to the reasons here as I have discussed them in the past. Fear, uncertainty and the inability to cope in a healthy matter. This isn’t about her, but it is about … Continue reading →

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Remove one word

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Remove one word from your vocabulary. Hate. Don’t replace it with another word. Instead replace it with the outstretched hand of understanding. Peace and blessings.

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Heart’s desire

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

In my post, Dreams, I discuss how my heart spoke up and showed me my desire. Talk about a WOW moment. It was amazing and to be honest I was stunned. As I have stated I never thought I was … Continue reading →

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A busy mind

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

My mind has been busy lately. This results in some great insights, but at times it also causes the “butterfly” effect, confusion and exhaustion. The “butterfly” effect is when you can’t follow a thought from one end to the other. It … Continue reading →

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Changing!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Life is a journey filled with change. This is becoming more apparent to me daily by the reactions I am encountering with my changing. Not everyone enjoys the new me. Sad, but true. Here is the secret though… I get it. My … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Troops!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

This week the American troops in Iraq started coming home. No matter how you feel politically we should all celebrate their return. I wasn’t going to post on this, but have changed my mind. I welcome the troop’s home because … Continue reading →

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Questions on Group Therapy

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

I have something to admit today. I don’t get the point of the group therapy that I am attending. I understand the concept. I have attended Alanon and Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings. I totally get those, but this group … Continue reading →

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Surprise! I can still be thrown

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Over lunch recently I read a blog that discusses a study of women in domestic assault cases who drop the charges. The article was interesting but I was thrown for a loop by a statement. The comment was about the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Suicide

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

This is a difficult post for me to write and for many to read. I am writing it because of what one of my sisters is going through. She is dealing with the suicide of a loved one. Why do I … Continue reading →

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