When I found out that my youngest daughter kept in touch with my ex-husband, her step-father, I felt betrayed, angry and hurt. It’s not as simple as her keeping in touch with my ex. That particular ex was emotionally and mentally abusive to me, he is a narcissist. Living with that man was awful. HeContinue reading “Beyond My Control”
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Three Things I Like About Me
I deal with a fair amount of anxiety on a daily basis. I wonder if the people around me genuinely are interested in anything I have to say, or even if they want anything to do with me. I wonder if my partner is angry or frustrated with me even when he is not. I’veContinue reading “Three Things I Like About Me”
A Situation Full Of Triggers: It Went Better Than Expected
I’m glad I made it to my uncle’s funeral. It was a sad occasion and my heart truly went out to my aunt and cousins. They’re a close family. I briefly said hello and offered my sympathy as this was a busy time for them. Their day must have been just so exhausting. I hadContinue reading “A Situation Full Of Triggers: It Went Better Than Expected”
A Situation Full Of Triggers
My uncle recently passed away and I’m making the trip to the funeral. It will be the first time in over ten years that I will have seen or spoken to most of my family. My anxiety is skyrocketing, old feelings are resurfacing and, frankly, I’m afraid my family thinks I’m bad and doesn’t wantContinue reading “A Situation Full Of Triggers”
New Brunswick Trip, May 2024 (Part I-My Parents)
I stopped by the farm every day I was in NB and saw my parents. It was uncomfortable at times, my emotions threatened to take over more than once. There were moments I nearly started to cry but I was able to reign myself in fairly quickly. My parents are not emotional people. Mom: OldContinue reading “New Brunswick Trip, May 2024 (Part I-My Parents)”
Check My Privilege? WTF?
“What the fuck does that even mean? Check my privilege? Pffft! I’m not privileged! I work hard for everything I have.” This is often the response from those who are privileged and without an understanding of what it actually means. Oxford languages dictionary defines privilege as a special right, advantage or immunity granted or availableContinue reading “Check My Privilege? WTF?”
My Phoenix Rising 