Single Disabled Mom in University- An Update
I’m on my second semester of university, having taken my first course this past summer during the summer semester. Last semester I took one course and this semester, after easing myself into my studies last semester, I’m taking two courses. I wanted to give an update on how that is going, some things I’ve learned […]
Work Related Dissociation: Practical Ways I Get Unstuck
I love my work. Part of it, anyhow. I love writing and sharing my thoughts with the world. I’ve always been a writer. I love being able to make a change in the world and I know that I’ve touched so many thousands or hundreds of thousands of lives with my blog over the years, […]
Reapplying For Disability For Myself
A couple of years ago, I applied for disability and was approved for 67 percent. That broke down as:30% psychiatric,20% for EDS,20% for fibromyalgia,20% for obesity,and 10% for hypothyroidism. In their math, that adds up to 67%. I was also approved for 65% inability to work and given a small disability stipend. From the start […]
What Stops Us From Being Ourselves
A friend and I were having a discussion about my being my authentic self, and whether it is too much for people. For me, as someone with complex trauma, and with a fawning response as a result of that, it’s a constant battle, because I want people to like me, but then if they like […]
Diagnosis of the Month Club
I got another diagnosis today. And when I posted about it on Facebook, someone joked that its almost like an “Ailment of the Month Club”. And honestly, I get it. It does seem extreme. I’ve been accused of being a hypochondriac, constantly looking for more and more issues to have. And I’ll be honest, It […]
My New Favorite Parenting Purchase- a CBT Cognitive Distortions Chart
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy used to treat different mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. It works by noticing and stopping the cycle of negative thought patterns, which helps people individuals manage stress, improve their coping skills, and in general improve their mental health. While I haven’t […]
