If you have never experienced interacting with the true nature of those with harmful personalities, ones that we here refer to as TOXIC, then check out the song Scrooge from the movie, “The Muppet Christmas Carol”. Jim Henson’s Studios are amazing at everything they do, including crafting art that educates about the characteristics of […]
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Facebook, Unfriending, and Self Care
One of the things I’ve learned in the last decade is the value of self-care. I’m still learning about it. Unlearning decades of unhealthy coping skills doesn’t happen overnight. I don’t judge myself, I give myself patience and grace as I stumble. Healthy boundaries are one aspect of self-care. But what exactly are they? […]
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“Choose to Be”- an empowerment poem
Choose to be… loving to each person we encounter joyful even in the midst of difficulty peaceful in times of adversity patient when our patience is tested kind to those who are unkind gentle when we’re tempted to be harsh generous with our time and resources faithful to prayer and our vocation in life supportive […]
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30 Words of Wisdom
The following is a list of 30 bits of wisdom. I’ve collected these pithy statements, or platitudes, over the years from various places and people. Sometimes they bring great comfort, sometimes I read them and see new meaning within the string of letters and words. **Try a relaxing activity as you read through the below […]
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Can those with Abusive Behavior Really Change?
It is my duty to seek my own happiness, growth, and fulfillment. One of the ways I do that is by surrounding myself within communities of like-minded people. It is safe place to share and say “me too”. One of them is a recovery group for those who have experienced domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. […]
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The PTSD Demon ~a poem
The PTSD demon makes me… hesitant, hypervigilant, always waiting for the other shoe to drop. As if at some point…the smothering will begin, or the neglect will occur, or the shaming of all parts of me will manifest. But. I press on. I lean in. I take one step forward. Because in that step, I […]
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