Can I be real a second? For just a millisecond? Like my guard down and tell you how I feel for just a second?I'm in it. Right now. Have been for about 2 weeks. It's getting harder and harder to function. I don't want to get out of bed. I don't went to get off... Continue Reading →
Stay bright when the sun won’t shine.
Everyone's a mental health expert anymore. Everyone has a mom, uncle, sister, cousins roommate from college with depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, PTSD, and so on. And the moment you say, "I have (insert mental illness)," these well meaning people will tell you what worked for the people in their lives. I've heard it all. Take... Continue Reading →
An Open Letter To You
Hey howdy hey. How are you today? No. Seriously. How are you today? It's OK to be honest with your answer here. Remember, this is a safe space. Too often, when we're asked, "How are you?" we say, "Fine. OK. Can't complain." But you're not fine. You're not OK. But you don't want to be... Continue Reading →
What Would You See?
This is me having a panic attack. We were at a family gathering. There was some tension between two members of my husband's family. Each one kept approaching me, venting their frustrations, then leaving. Basically, each one emotionally and verbally vomited on me and left me to deal with the mess. I don't like confrontation.... Continue Reading →
Monday Got Me Feeling Goofy
Feeling a little Goofy today. I hear you asking why. I hear you complaining about Monday and work and everything else that's wrong in your world. And that's why I'm Goofy today. Because, yes, it's Monday. New day, new week, new start. Because, yes, I have to go to work. I love my job. I... Continue Reading →
Disney Bounding as Sadness
Sometimes, life requires a little sadness. Not every day is joy and kittens and rainbows. Sometimes, you have to let the tears fall. And, that's ok. It's ok to not be ok. What's not ok is not letting yourself feel those feelings. They are a part of you. They are what makes you You. So,... Continue Reading →
My 15 Year Journey
Us. A year ago. Things are different now. Hair. Height. Jobs. People who live with us. Mental health. But one thing that has never changed is my love for this kid. Kid. That's funny. Technically, she's still a kid. And she does some kid things like watch goofy things, forget to do the dishes, and... Continue Reading →
Don’t Judge a Week by its Monday
So, my week started off pretty craptastic. First official day on the floor and I dropped 3 calls. Got home and had family issues. Got to work on Tuesday and found I was in ACW all night. Handle time nightmare. But I made the promise it would be better. And it was. Wednesday got free... Continue Reading →
Sacrificing Mom
There is so much that I wish for. It’s hard admitting that because as humans, moms in particular, are trained to believe wanting things is greedy and selfish. We’re taught to take care of everyone else before us. I’ve even seen infographics on Facebook that put women/wives/moms last in a hierarchy. God then husband then... Continue Reading →
Law of attraction and depression
Hi lovies. I love you all. And we know, life is hard for many of us right now. Some of us have legal issues, medical issues, family issues. Some can't find a job or one that pays a decent wage. Some of us have problems with insurance and we worry daily that insurance will be... Continue Reading →