Tag Archives: emotional development
Accept my Sexuality
I came out as gay to my parents when I was 28. I’m living on my own, after serving in the military. My deeply conservative parents did not accept my sexuality well, calling me “disgusting” and “sinful.” They froze me … Continue reading
Therapeutic Note: Silence
My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading
I Feel What I Feel
Each day, I wake up and count my blessings, not my losses or my fears. I limit my daily news intake and real in little escapes with big rewards, like living room dance parties, scrabble nights with hubby or uplifting … Continue reading
Authentic Silence of Therapy
The other day a client smiled at me and said, “You are such a Jedi mind trick!” I laughed because we had spent 50 minutes in near silence. Well, I did. I am comfortable with silence in and out of … Continue reading
