An Unexpected Stress
About 10 days ago I was able to get in to see my counselor. We had a brief chat. As I ran through my giant list of stressors occupying my mind, she listened, added a few thoughts here and there....
View ArticleThe Power of Words
I am a strong individual, I pride myself on being resilient. I’ve survived more then my fair share of unfortunate events in my life, and I just dig deeper and keep going. I also pride myself on being...
View ArticleTime Doesn’t Stand Still
This werk I have realized that time doesn’t stand still. I think back to this day 20 years ago, and it sure felt like time stopped. My entire family except me had left for a social event. I was...
View ArticleWriting Is My Therapy
As I worked through all my emotions last week, I also happened to hurt my foot enough that I could no longer put any weight on it. (I should have known to stop running, yet I figured it couldn’t be...
View ArticleLacking Focus
I realize that I’m lacking focus at the moment. In fact, I think I’ve been lacking focus for most of the month of August If I’m honest, I know I have been functioning in a different space since our...
View ArticleShattered Reality
Every time we go visit Mr. MPB’s family, we always stop to see my Great Aunt and Uncle. Without a doubt, we always make time to visit these two people, so in amongst the crazy that was our no sleep...
View ArticlePermanent Birth Control: Decision Made
Well, we made a decision, as a couple, regarding permanent birth control. (Before I dive into it, I want to take a quick moment to thank everyone who provided their words of encouragement and advice...
View ArticleMemories of 21 Years Ago – The Unexpected Hardest Anniversary of My Life
This weekend marked 21 years since someone missed a stop sign and completely changed life as I knew it. This anniversary unexpectedly turned into the hardest anniversaries I can remember. You see, on...
View ArticleI’ve Been So Worried About You
I randomly bumped into someone recently, someone I used to work with on a volunteer committee, but not someone that I was particularly close to. I saw him, and he instantly got up from what he was...
View ArticleThe Struggle Is Real
After recently reading a good friends honest truth, I decided I need to share mine. I’m struggling. I’m not seeing happiness in things I normally do. I’m not enjoying the simple things in life. I’m...
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