• The Truth About Therapy

    The Truth About Therapy

    *****WARNING: Some NSFW language in this upcoming post***** I am one crazy motherfucker. To say some screws are loose is an understatement. I put the “normal” in “abnormal.” I openly admit I am nuts. It is likely due to a combination of trauma and a chemical imbalance fucking with my head. My mental instability dates

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  • My Three (Well Four) Golden Rules

    This September will mark ten years for yours truly working in the mental health field. That time frame includes seven different agencies and twelve different job titles ranging from intern to program supervisor. I worked with a plethora of individuals who were my clients, colleagues, supervisors, and subordinates. It took me a while to develop

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  • Moving Forward

    Moving Forward

    This is for anyone who needs a pick-me-up. I’ve been there. I know how it feels, and I’ve gone through it. If you have read this far, I hope you continue to the end of this article. I’ve walked a rough road through life as well. I grew up poor. I was 8 years old

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  • Open Letter to My Anxiety

    Hey you. Yeah, you. We need to talk. I don’t know how to say it, so I’m just going to say it. This relationship just isn’t working. Seriously, let’s face the facts. We have been off and on for the last fifteen years. You come and go as you want. I lost count how many

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  • In Response To…

    In Response To…

    I always wanted my blog to be an open, honest platform. I want this to be a safe place- not only for me, but also my readers and guest writers. Last week, with this idea in mind, I hesitantly opened up about a deep-rooted personal struggle with women and borderline sex addiction. I begrudgingly hit

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  • Feeding The Lion

    Feeding The Lion

    ****NSFW language right from the beginning. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.**** I fucked up. There is no hiding it. This is not the time to minimalize it. I made a mistake. I relapsed on an old habit. For those of you who know me personally or who have bee following my blog over the

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  • Free Money (Pt. 2)

    Free Money (Pt. 2)

    We all want more money and more freedom in our lives. Getting out of debt is step one for financial freedom and personal health. With more money comes peace of mind and better living habits, better food, and more time spent doing the things you love doing. Even if all you love doing is walking

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  • What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

    *****WARNING: Some NSFW language in this post***** This was one of those weeks where I literally wanted to stand in front of my calendar and just…. It felt like everything that could go wrong went wrong. It was not just in one area though. Life flung bullshit my way from every which direction. Shit not

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  • Free Money (Pt. 1)

    Free Money (Pt. 1)

    Want to make more money? Want to be debt free? Ever dream of waking up and doing whatever you want? You can, but it’s a bit more complicated than you might think. It’s part of the American dream to have home ownership and financial freedom. But how do you get there? Don’t put yourself down

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  • Hold On. Pain Ends.

    Hold On. Pain Ends.

    The last few weeks brought their fair share of pain – both emotional and then physical. Family got under my skin on multiple occasions, feeding into increased feelings of anxiety. It definitely resurrected old feelings of inadequacy, embarrassment, and shame. Couple that with relationship struggles, there was an emotional void the size of the Grand

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