Crash

I haven’t decided if this is a sign of just being an introvert, or just a sign that I still have so far to go when it comes to interacting with people. I mean, I know being an introvert means that being social and being around people is work, and even though I enjoy it,…

Regaining Focus

I’ve discovered, in the process of trying to get regular exercise, that a good workout can really help get myself mentally focused as much as it benefits me physically. Tonight was a fine example. I had a pretty cruddy work day. Came home angry with myself for not being extra cautious and creating a problem that…

Accepting Love

Annaleigh is hosting this month’s Carnival Against Child Abuse, and since this is the month with Valentine’s Day, she added the topic of Love to the list of topics for the Carnival. One of the things that takes awhile to learn, and yet in retrospect seems so silly, is how often survivors, in their struggles…

Starting therapy

Got an email today from a reader, who’s just getting ready to start therapy again to deal with an abusive childhood. He asked if I had any hints for a “newbie”. My advice was simple, nothing really that deep, just know going in that it’s a long process, the first session is much more about…