Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

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  • Strangest Feelings

    I’ve come to a crossroads in my life. I’m nearing 45 years old and I’m an empty nester. My husband just recently quit smoking cigarettes – so, that’s happened. We’ve had improvements to our home including getting the electricity in our home updated, insulation in the basement, outer home lined…

  • I did a session of brainspotting with my therapist this morning. By 11 am, I was on my way to return home. And while I’m sitting here, posting, at 6:22 pm, this is what the aftermath can look like. I don’t share this picture for pity. The impact of trauma…

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  • I Try Too Hard

    As a teenager, I had no idea how to be normal. I liked the bands I liked, and got ridiculed for it. I remember my…

  • Jumalan Terve (God’s Greetings)

    I was raised in what was called Independent Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church. Now it’s just Independent Apostolic Lutheran (probably to be more inclusive ….) Yes,…

  • Louise Belcher, Church, and I

    In season 7, episode 1 of Bob’s Burgers, the family unfortunately all take turns  (to some extent) distort or destroy Louise favorite toy.  Kuchi Kopi.…

  • If You Enjoy Reading…..

    I thought my old blog was deleted, but apparently it wasn’t. I have a lot of old content that you can peruse. http://wordpress.psychosisrus.wordpress.com/ My email…

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