Two weeks ago, while innocently going about life I was witness to a traumatic event that rocked me to my core. Two weeks later and I’m still afraid to leave my house. I’ve been working with my psychologist on the hyper vigilance that I feel, even in my own home. My meds have been adjusted… Continue reading Trauma is never convenient
I’m not a feminist but…
It's true I don't label myself as a feminist. I've never read any of the "feminist manifestos" out there, I don't march, and despite the fact that I could have, and some would say should have, I never jumped on the #metoo movement. Yet I stand for equality for all genders and non-binary humans alike.… Continue reading I’m not a feminist but…
Bad Days Still Exist, What a Relief
So today is a “bad day”. Strangely though I embrace it. My new found freedom had left me curious as to what a down day would be like, I am BiPolar after all. There was little chance that these days would magically disappear, but what would they look like I wondered. Today I found out,… Continue reading Bad Days Still Exist, What a Relief
Permission to Live
Day three of feeling myself and I’m cleaning house. Doing the stuff I’ve put off for months. The junk drawers that never close properly, the box of papers to shred or file, the stacks of random papers on my desk. Washing my sheets all while I’m enjoying a coffee and feeling accomplished. Cleaning off my… Continue reading Permission to Live
Revelations
Today I've had a realization, a revelation really. Today I've embraced myself completely for the first time in my life. I can say with a genuine honesty that I love myself. I feel a certainty of who I am that I've never even comprehended before. The past certainty in my life feels disingenuous. Who I… Continue reading Revelations
Uninspired Thoughts on a Thursday Afternoon
Where to begin? When months have transpired since I wrote last, and the fact that I don't feel particularly interesting or inspired at the moment. This is not the place where I usually start my thoughts, these are the days that I tend to forgive myself the need to write in some form of self… Continue reading Uninspired Thoughts on a Thursday Afternoon
Let’s Talk Reality
This came across my social media today, and in addition to sharing with those in that space I had to share it here... This hit me so hard today, right in the deeper feels. Given my apathetic stance on most everything lately, that means quite a lot. It's hit me so hard that I decided… Continue reading Let’s Talk Reality