Monthly Archives: December 2023
Permission to Experience Joy Again
“Long walks along the beach have been the most helpful for me. As I look out over the endless waves, I think about the waves of grief that continue to break over me even eight years after my husband’s death. … Continue reading
Who Are You?
Wake up and start acting like your ideal self. Imagine your in a movie and you’ve to play his woman you always adored. Talk like her. Act like her. Just for 24 hours and see what it does to you! … Continue reading
Stop Waiting
We kept waiting for the right time to come, but somehow it didn’t. The day wasn’t quite special enough the occasion not quite as big as we thought it needed to be, I set the delicate cup and saucer in … Continue reading
Mental illness
As a mentally ill person, I say: Your mental illness is not your fault, but it is your responsibility to manage. Your mental illnesses can cause you to make mistakes and treat others poorly, and you certainly deserve some grace … Continue reading
Break Away: Camping
I make a handful of campsite reservations in the off season (Jan/Feb) for the peak coming times, in string, summer and fall. Having them already on the calendar forces us to set the time aside and means we’re not trying … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 