When you can wish someone well that has hurt you, I would say that you have done well for yourself. I bet you can sleep well at night too. But when you think that someone is out to get you when in reality that has not done anything to you, perhaps you may want to … Read moreWhen you are the rain on the parade
Life is so amazingly beautiful and complex but the depth of the wounds we carry can be a kaleidoscope into our souls or a doorway into the abyss that we cannot find the exit sign to. I see people that have abused me as lovely because I see myself as such. That is my mirror … Read morewe are not the same
In group therapy, we were talking about the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. I have mostly ignored it because, in my opinion, this has nothing to do with anyone besides the two of them. As everyone rattled on about it I realised one interesting fact: if Amber had not stood up for herself, none of this … Read moreJack Sparrow vs. The Time Pirate
waking up every day is like. good morning sun. good morning sky. good morning ever-growing festering pit of primordial rage inside of me. good morning birds.
When you showed up and started speaking your lines, I guess we both thought you would be there forever. Except for one or two of you (we knew it was always meant to be a walkon). No matter how many good, indifferent, horrid, tea, coffee, wine, or sexy times we might have experienced together, not … Read moreto all of the guest stars in my story
If your significant other has alexithymia, you will not get the emotional validation or authentic intimacy that make a relationship meaningful and genuine. Loneliness, uncertainty, misunderstanding – These are feelings that often come up for those in relationships with alexithymic people. It is also important to acknowledge what alexithymic people experience in the context of … Read morecootie catcher
In some cases, some people act negatively toward being loved. It is challenging to tolerate and accept. Many people would rather be around those that treat them like rubbish than be with people that adore them for who they are. They pine after old relationships with people that cheated on them or abused them because … Read moreInsufficient facts always invite danger
I do not usually share stories from my children’s life here but due to the circumstances, I think this needs to be said: My eldest son was in a relationship with someone that was putting him through an emotional rollercoaster. All and all she appears to be a nice human but something is off about … Read moretwilight zone
Delusions are defined as fixed, false beliefs that conflict with reality. Despite contrary evidence, a person in a delusional state can’t let go of these convictions. 1. Delusion are often reinforced by the misinterpretation of events. Many delusions also involve some level of paranoia. Friends of mine sent Eirik texts thinking it would get him … Read moredelire
