Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.

One blog post at a time.

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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’ve been waiting to write this blog for a while. I’ve needed to take time to process my feelings about… well, everything. The end of September, I found out about my psychiatric test results. I have (Anxious) Avoidant Personality Disorder. According to my personal research, AvPD is not uncommon and…

● Latest Articles
  • What would I say to my 15 Year Old Self, Today.

    Hi Janet. Yes, you were a pain. You were in severe pain. Your life was a hellscape starting at 11 years old when Dianne died.…

  • How To Be in a Family

    It’s been a long time since I’ve connected with anyone from my family.  Either side. It’s not a lack of interest. It’s because I’m terrified.…

  • 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…

  • 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.…