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
This Is Important
People, too often, consider America the promised land. The ultimate goal. I've noticed, over the past ten years, people who've always believed this moving to Canada or the United Kingdom, instead. I can't say I blame them. There's a lot of fucked up shit that happens here. Far more than most insulated citizens are aware … Continue reading This Is Important
Numb Dismay
It's hard not to be angry and numb today as an #American. I've seen a lot of ugly, racist comments made, all under the guise of, "If those people had been…" Just stop. I don't want to see ANYONE shot, choked, tear-gassed, or harmed because of one psychotic person who bought an election in this … Continue reading Numb Dismay
