I must have been about 5 years old when I threw a fit at the grocery store for chocolate ice cream. My mother firmly told me no. We had ice cream at home, and she was not going to buy any more ice cream until it was finished. I was determined to get my way.… Continue reading Waste not, want not
Author: psych_patient
Sorry doesn’t have to be the hardest word
him: What did you apologize for? You didn’t do anything wrong.me: Because I hurt her feelings, and for that, I am truly sorry. If you can’t apologize for what happened, can you find it in your heart to acknowledge the pain, frustration, fear, anxiety that was created with a simple apology?
Ketchup … hold the mayo
Another year gone by, now it has been eight since you left this world. I miss you, Mommy. My life is more stable now. I haven’t moved out of state in almost a year. That’s one major life stressor resolved. I lost a very dear friend in December. She died unexpectedly. I blew her off… Continue reading Ketchup … hold the mayo
Why my hair is so long
What I tell myself:I can’t afford to pay for a haircut right now What I tell others:Long hair makes me look younger What I fear:Hearing the stylist ask me,”Would you like a color with your cut today?”
An Unmedicated State
I am medication free now. I made it through Effexor withdrawal. No more splitting headaches. No more sudden nausea. No more making myself seasick by turning my head too fast. I even survived a 49-hour cross country road trip without getting carsick. And I’m back to my constipated self. But I cry at the drop… Continue reading An Unmedicated State
Lemonade Award
Thank you to The Chickenista for The Lemonade Award. I am flattered and flabbergasted. As per the rules, I am passing on the award to:Holy MackerelemcogNEATO!Healing… Through the Eyes of AutismChickLitGurrl :: high on LATTES and WRITINGKat in New YorkThe Daily BlondeDoggie Talkpsychopomposity.netRGebbiePhoto – A creative journey in artStoried Mind Have a look for yourself.… Continue reading Lemonade Award
Too young to dye
I’ve complained before about how the only hair that seems to shed from my head are the dark ones, not the stray gray ones that have begun showing up. The gray ones I have to pluck myself. That bit of vanity I still have. Well, today it finally happened. Ran my fingers through my hair… Continue reading Too young to dye
My source
Recently I received an email from an old friend who told me that he admired my strength. I want to tell you where my strength comes from. People who know me personally will be surprised. My father has held a strong influence in my life, but my strength comes from my mother. My mother was… Continue reading My source
This old dog is learning
I help take care of a beautiful dog named Raleigh. He is the cutest thing, and I love him to bits! He’s a little quirky, but aren’t we all? The other day I let Raleigh out to do his thing. We went through the sliding glass doors out onto the deck leading to the back… Continue reading This old dog is learning
6 random things about me
I’ve been tagged for a meme by ariadneK, Ph.D. The rules of the “6 Random Things About Me Meme”: 1. Link to the person who tagged you.2. Post the rules on your blog.3. Write six random things about yourself. (See below)4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them. (See… Continue reading 6 random things about me