• Old Feelings

    Old Feelings

    I get slightly irked when I hear people saying “move on,” “let it go,” or some variation of these phrases. What most people fail to realize is that our experiences become part of our memories and ultimately part of us. You cannot amputate your memories. They follow you throughout your lifetime. This is why I…

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  • Overcoming Guilt

    Overcoming Guilt

    In Greek mythology, before the era of the Olympians, the Titans reigned supreme. One of these mighty Titans was named Atlas. The Titans waged war against the Olympian gods led by Zues, and Atlas sided with the Titans. The Olympians triumphed over the Titans. As part of his punishment, Atlas was condemned to carry the…

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  • Gamophobia: The Fear of Commitment

    When asked where we see ourselves in “X” amount of years, so many of us envision someone by our side. Few of us truly desire becoming old cat ladies, living in solitude. Human beings crave intimacy. We want to feel connected and especially to another individual in a long-lasting relationship. Yours truly has only been…

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  • Out of the Darkness

    Out of the Darkness

    After three or four weeks of no sleep, it finally caught up to my body. I felt like the Terminator at the end of the first movie (see below for reference). My joints ached from a nasty fibromyalgia flare up. Fatigue made every movement sluggish. Getting out of bed took some serious exertion. I just…

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  • Avoidance or Self-Love? The Self-Care Dilemma

    Your boy had some serious writer’s block this week. I legitimately could not come up with a topic for this week’s post. There were no major revelations. There were no areas of interest for yours truly. I channeled my inner Regis Philbin and asked the audience. I put out a request for suggestions on my…

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  • Making Any Activity Mindful

    As much as I like cooler weather, I look forward to being able to drive home while the sun is still high in the sky. The extra bit of time opens up so much opportunity for outdoor activities that would otherwise have to wait until the weekend. I love going to local parks to just…

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  • “I Wanna Be The Very Best Like No One Ever Was”

    I typically consider myself more of a nerd than a geek, but one area that I do geek out over. I openly admit that I am a big fan of Pokemon. I was sucked into the phenomenon when I was ten years old. My friends came to school carrying their three-inch wide binders. They would…

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  • The N Word

    The N Word

    In today’s day and age, the “n word” carries such a heavy stigma with it. As it rolls off the tongue, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. The thought of it scraping across one’s lips makes the strongest stomach churn in agony. I cannot blame them however. From a young age, we are…

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  • Accepting Defeat

    Accepting Defeat

    Friday afternoon rolled around with Presidents’ Day weekend on the horizon. Traditionally, I worked either over the weekend at my part-time job or worked on Presidents’ Day since most mental health agencies did not contract to have it as a marked holiday. This year, however, I had zero clients scheduled on Saturday or Sunday, and…

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  • Workplace Self-Care

    Workplace Self-Care

    A faint buzzing sound rings in your ear. Your exposed eye that is not covered by a pillow squints open. You look at the source of the sound. Your hand searches for the snooze button on the nuisance. You rustle around and give your alarm the cold shoulder like an abusive ex. The next nine…

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