Good morning. I am waiting on coffee. You? My head is loud today. The usual song and dance of doubts and fear about the future. I put on my earphones and choose to focus on the act of writing. Here is a short story/poem called cure. Happy Friday friends. Glad you are here alive with… Read More »
I am obsessed with Alexander Chee’s writing. He is a good writer. His words take me back, to when I first touched beauty and God, before I knew such concepts exist. He is also a brave writer. I feast on his words and grow stronger from the nourishment. Like I am real. Like I am… Read More »
Hi friends, Is there anything you regret not doing due to fear? Spring is weeks away. My insides swirl a bowl of feelings and thoughts. I want to invite the helpful part out. Every episode (meltdown) shows the infinite reality of being. I am humbled by new encounters with Despair – how imperfect it is.… Read More »
Hi my friends, Good news first. I managed to take a walk outside today. Seeing the trees budding, the birds circling the pink sky, I felt a sense of aliveness – stark contrast to what I have been feeling. Getting outside helps. Second good news. In talking with my therapist, I felt a glimpse of… Read More »
Hello friend, How’s your head doing? I am learning to start again. Sitting in the same chair, typing on the same keyboard, I feel unfamiliar with the person that inhabits my body. My old tricks to cheer her up fall flat. I feel as if I don’t have authority over this living being. Maybe I… Read More »
Hi friends, Long time no “see”. I hope you are doing well. I hope you are feeling a sense of safety, wellness and love. I am not doing so well, with no surprise to mental health professionals. And I am trying. I am finding my way to live with a collection of complex post traumatic… Read More »
Hello my friends, Hi from your mental health advocate. What are some behavior changes you are implementing to best care for yourself? My unusually high level of anxiety has led me to cut out caffeine, processed sugar and alcohol. I am doing the right things. My anxiety is still sky high. The lesson I am… Read More »
