Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·6 days agoMember-onlySobriety Sometimes = No.And No. is a full sentence. — There is something to be said about the expectations we place on the people closest to us. …Know Thyself Heal Thyself2 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Apr 11Member-onlyIntrusive Thinking: You Do Not Own Me.Exposing my illogical fear. — It is vivid.. It feels so real. My body tense with the anxiety.. Frozen in fear. My psychiatrist called it “intrusive thinking” Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that seem to become stuck in your mind. They can cause distress, since the nature of the thought might be upsetting. They may also…Growth3 min read
Apr 11Member-onlyWhen the End Feels Near.Is brokenness just around the bend? I’ve never met a man like you. One that is so driven, so focused. Poised, yet humble. A protector, a presider, a provider. Leader by nature. I’ve never been with a man as hard as you. One that has their own way of operating…Life2 min read
Mar 29Member-onlyI Have Reached My Limit.But fear not, we are keeping the dog. — Earlier this year I found myself pondering heavily over the idea of having children. I’ll spare you the details and simply let you read deeper in to those thoughts, here… It has been about a month since I wrote that piece and I can confidently report back that the final…Life2 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Mar 25Member-onlyCould it be? Just You & Me?Walking in Love. With just You. Could it be, could it really be, that it is just you and me? The boy is asleep, and it’s not even eight, could it be? For a moment in time, you press play, the melody begins, Your hands around my waist, you pull me…Love1 min read
Feb 16Member-onlyA Vivid Dream Turned Reality.The sweetest Valentines Day gift, I ever imagined. — So dreams do come true. This weekend my sweet man and I decided to look at puppies. (If you read my post about the dreams I had of Junior, you will understand the significance) We had a big “talk” about how we were just going to look and we would…Coffee Times Movement2 min read
Feb 12Member-onlyWhen You Look in the Mirror, Do You Really See Yourself?February Life Prompt: How do I practice self-care? — You know what’s really annoying? Being annoyed with yourself. You know what’s even more annoying? The fact that you can’t rid yourself of yourself. But don’t worry. You can try, you can try really hard. There are many options to try. Playing games with yourself can go on for a…Coffee Times Movement3 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Feb 6Member-onlyWhy Being a Parent Absolutely Terrifies MeAnd you probably can’t convince me otherwise — Is it going to be true, what I fear the most? Or will the worrying be the worst part of the process? Will I feel relief in knowing what I have or have not done? Or will my worried thoughts destroy me? Am I doing it for me, or someone else? Is it…Fear2 min read
Feb 5Member-onlyThe Letter from My Mom That Broke MeAnd how I realized the strength I never saw in her. — When I first made the decision to have a blog a year ago, I promised myself that I would be extremely honest, vulnerable and raw. I wanted this to be a space for me to completely process my emotions and digest the trauma that I have endured. I have learned…Coffee Times Movement4 min read
Jan 26Member-onlyA Vivid Dream & A Puppy Named Junior.January Prompt: “How Does Your Pet make you a Better Person?” — I am genuinely unsure if I can write this without using my dog voice, or my dog gestures, but as dog lovers, I think we can all admittedly relate to this. I don’t yet have a dog. I have never had a dog before. Does this prompt even apply to…Coffee Times Movement2 min read