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  • T/BFAO

    My assignment. From my new therapist. I’m not used to homework. This is a sitting exercise. It’s supposed to help me create a more functional inner dialogue with myself. I have to determine about: What are the thoughts/beliefs? (is it true/helpful?) Move to: What are your feelings about those thoughts/beliefs? Move along to: What action…

  • I Do Not Remember

    I think one of the things that makes me so mad about PTSD is the memory issues. I cannot remember many periods of my life. Many years. I have blips of memories. I remember being in 1st grade. Studying the weather. I remember playing with certain friends during certain periods of time. I remember certain…

  • Strength Costs

    The expectation of strength comes at a cost sometimes. For example: with the gene mutation (RYR2), it’s recommended not to get too stressed or over exert. I don’t think anyone really knows how hard it is to be a person and not to do more than they should. Having mental health issues and a past…

Life is Complicated – and Ugly

No matter what, there are lessons to be learned. New experiences to be had. A desire to be more than the sum of my parts.

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  1. Hana Kopuncova's avatar

    This is such a great post, therapists are really important. I think everybody should have one, doesn’t matter if you…

  2. Rudolph & Betty(Lisa) Brinker's avatar

    Married in ’72, 53 yrs to a DID/MPD person whom began recovery March of 1990 followed by a decade of…

  3. Shannon F Torres's avatar

    I absolutely adore who you are. You are worthy and deserving of love, support, attention, respect, and a billion hugs,…

  4. J Deterville's avatar

    Thank you so much for your comment. I will definitely read some of yours. It’s nice to get feedback! Take…

  5. nirajshah2003's avatar

    I am glad you are finding your voice again, and I hope that this continues! Thanks for sharing! Feel free…

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