Is there anything more sad than watching someone suffering from depression and being unable to see their own talents and skills? Someone who’s view of themselves is so low that they don’t even try anymore because they can’t see themselves being successful at anything. Or is it just me, looking back, knowing that I’ve been there and that these people are better than they give themselves credit for?
Cross posted from my sports blog… First off, let me just say straight up that I have no idea what the heck was going on in the Miami Dolphins locker room. I also am willing to admit that an NFL locker room is an environment that is, and should be, different from the typical workplace….
I was reading this entry that Chris had written about guilt when the last sentence really struck me: “I guess I’ve carried that warped child’s perception of the world into adulthood. I am responsible for everyone, and yet I am unable to completely please anyone.” Now those of you who aren’t survivors of child abuse…
The first in a series, I think: Things I needed to learn before I could be “healthy”. My happiness is my responsibilty. If I’m not pursuing the things that make my life fulfilling, they aren’t going to happen. Allowing other people to make decisions for me was never going to bring me happiness. Remember, the…
Last night, I came across an interesting article about depression, titled 50 Sufferers Describe Depression For People Who’ve Never Been Depressed In response to sharing that article, on Twitter, Reine Jade had a wish that took the concept and turned it around. @SurvivorNetwork I wish there was a list where other people describe what…
I’ve been sick the last couple of weeks. Nothing major, just one of those stubborn head colds that seems to stay with you forever! It’s getting better slowly, I even managed to make it to work every day this week after taking two days off last week. The thing I most hate about it, is…
Yesterday marked an anniversary for me. Nothing big, but it was important to that time of my life. 6 years ago yesterday I started working at my current employer. Starting this job then was a big deal, not because of the job necessarily but because it marked the final corner turn in my recovery. After…
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i was wondering if anyone knew of a website i could go to that talks about why people abuse children? like testimonials from convicted child abusers?