We want to be the “go to” friend who is always there to pick up the pieces. We give the best advice. We nurture, support and defend our best friends to the ends of the earth. When a friend is mistreated, we are so quick to say “enough is enough. You deserve so much better… Continue reading Be your own best friend.
Tag: Trauma
Full circle
I remember all the times I felt like my life was over. Some more clearly than others, but there have been plenty of them and they've all played an equal part in who I am now and who I continue to become.I remember feeling so sad at times, that I wanted to just disappear. In… Continue reading Full circle
Breathe
YOU need to breathe again.Not the YOU that wishes she was someone else. Not the YOU that walks on egg shells.Not the YOU that is afraid to speak her mind. Not the YOU that is terrified of rejection.Not the YOU that is a people pleaser and not the YOU that disappoints herself.I’m talking about the… Continue reading Breathe
Dissociation
Wikipedia: "In psychology, dissociation is any of a wide array of experiences from mild detachment from immediate surroundings to more severe detachment from physical and emotional experience. The major characteristic of all dissociative phenomena involves a detachment from reality, rather than a loss of reality as in psychosis. Dissociation is commonly displayed on a continuum.… Continue reading Dissociation
Being stuck is a lie.
Why do we always get stuck? We are always stuck, somewhere. A dead end job, a pointless relationship, a shit hole town, boring routines and thankless work. It seems like we are always just stuck.How often do you say, "I'm just not happy"? Or maybe you don't even say it out loud, but you certainly… Continue reading Being stuck is a lie.
#metoo
The #metoo movement has taken over social media in the last few days. Seeing all of these updates and posts from my friends has been eye opening and challenging. It has also been confusing.In the past few months, I have felt more brave talking about the tough subjects than I ever have. The powerful women… Continue reading #metoo
He called me “babe”
Someday babe, you're going to see yourself the way I do. I'm watching you and crying with you. You're not as alone as you feel. My heart hurts with yours. Why are you so sad? Don't you see how beautiful you are? Someday babe, I will be able to hold you again. You've been broken… Continue reading He called me “babe”
He called me "babe"
Someday babe, you're going to see yourself the way I do.I'm watching you and crying with you. You're not as alone as you feel.My heart hurts with yours. Why are you so sad? Don't you see how beautiful you are?Someday babe, I will be able to hold you again. You've been broken for too long.… Continue reading He called me "babe"
Dear Mr. President
Dear Mr. President, I want to like you. I do. I want to support you and I want to be proud of you. I want to look up to you and I want to feel safe. You are our President, whether we admit it or not. I want to respect you. But you make it so damn hard. I… Continue reading Dear Mr. President
Fucking 40
I was told that turning 40 would change everything and I am starting to believe it. The start of a new decade should feel like a life changing, epiphany, a-ha moment. Each decade should bring new wisdom and clarity.I have always been a people pleaser. I go with the flow and I don't make waves.… Continue reading Fucking 40
Looping Laura 