“The more stress you accumulate, the heavier it becomes. If you accumulate too much, the weight of carrying it can break you.” ―Oscar Auliq-Ice
Year: 2021
Ungrateful Caturday
My cats have decided I'm merely a person who feeds them and rewards them for existing with expensive treats, which they think they should receive every few hours, so long as I'm working and they can annoy me. And they've taken to jumping on my head and screeching if they aren't fed by 8:00 a.m. … Continue reading Ungrateful Caturday
Choose Wisely
A splash of simple wisdom as we head into the weekend.
Imperfection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_XoKJP1XK4 My current state is angry and annoyed, so it's a music day instead of a day of words.
Rules For Happiness
“Rules for happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.” ―Immanuel Kant
Writing, Reading, and Trying To Stay Focused
It was a bizarre first week of January, to say the least. I'm going to try not to talk about what happened at the Capitol Building because my brain is still trying to process the remnants of the act. I didn't know how much it would trigger my PTSD. Especially as someone I am familiar … Continue reading Writing, Reading, and Trying To Stay Focused
PTSD Flashbacks
I always talk about my personal experiences when I am dealing with subject matter for #MentalHealthMonday. All forms of trauma require #Awareness. Almost four years ago, I was diagnosed with Complex PTSD. Thanks to several bad doctors and three lousy therapists post-diagnosis (My Massachusetts based experiences, only.), I struggle at times with how traumatized I … Continue reading PTSD Flashbacks
…When We Find Love
“I think sometimes when we find love we pretend it away, or ignore it, or tell ourselves we’re imagining it. Because it is the most painful kind of hope there is.” ―Rae Carson
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 