Monthly Archives: May 2014

Take a Big Step Back…

My friend Elizabeth suggested that I needed to incorporate my positive side, instead of just the traumatized parts.  The idea was to get the sort of picture that allows me to see my whole self with compassion.  Many times, when … Continue reading

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Back to Step One

I forgot to mention that the title to a recent post:  “I surrender, my life is unmanageable,” is AA’s first step.  It’s necessary to give up and let go before you are ready to let God into your life.  It’s … Continue reading

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Day of Grace

Yesterday was a day of grace.  The night before I saw that my car battery (the hybrid battery that gets me 45mpg) was way down and I was afraid something wasn’t working properly.  I called my car guys, and said … Continue reading

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Wakeup Call

One friend was concerned about me after reading the last blog post.  I can’t blame her, I’m concerned about me too.  I’ve been doing what the professionals call “suicidal ideation,” although I don’t really want to die, I want to … Continue reading

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I Surrender, My Life is Unmanageable

The last couple of days have been really tough.  When I finally accepted the suggestion that my medications needed to be checked, I fell down into the pit.  I didn’t realize how much I had been depending on medication to … Continue reading

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