Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction book... or even very well laid out guidelines. And we all know those books about parenting are only helpful if your child is EXACTLY like example kiddo. Parenting is HARD. No one wants to know they have f*cked up their kid. No one wants to watch themselves f*ck their … Continue reading Momming for the W…TF?!
Down the Rabbit-hole of Medication With-drawl: Poor Alice didn’t see sh!t compared to this
I started cutting down on one of my Depression medications. My Dr and I spoke about BPD and how the majority of antidepressants aren’t going to work because some of the issues aren’t a chemical imbalance. So, we decided to start tapering down my dose of Effexor. We decided on this medication because of the … Continue reading Down the Rabbit-hole of Medication With-drawl: Poor Alice didn’t see sh!t compared to this
BPD Journey Ep. 1 – Mindfulness
I’m pretty sure I start every blog saying I don’t write enough. But, it’s true. I forget, I’m lazy, I get busy, there’s always so much going on, and sometimes I just don’t want to be honest with myself enough to actually sit down and write. But we all know how busy and crazy life … Continue reading BPD Journey Ep. 1 – Mindfulness
An Eye Opening Diagnosis: BPD
I wanted to start off with an apology to everyone I have ever been mean to, everyone I have yelled at, people I have treated badly, or pretty much anyone who has had to come into contact with me on one of my 'bad days'. Now, this isn't an excuse for my bad behavior. This … Continue reading An Eye Opening Diagnosis: BPD
Update: A view of Desperation, Depression, and the Current Consequences of COVID-19
So I've been putting this off and procrastinating. But it's definitely time for an update. So... Here we go. For a few weeks, I had therapy sessions twice a week. Though with the stay home order, we have been doing them via web calls. (Which really means I don't have to get dressed 😅). We … Continue reading Update: A view of Desperation, Depression, and the Current Consequences of COVID-19
The Internal Churn: Tear that Sh!t Apart
I'm pretty sure I'm at the point in my internal reflection, the tipping point... Standing on the edge of the abyss. Staring down the turmoil. Inches from The Churn. (Here's a song I'm feeling right now... I feel like it fits) The Churn is "a novella set in the hard-scrabble world of James S. A. … Continue reading The Internal Churn: Tear that Sh!t Apart
Creative Paper: Bullet Journaling and Plannering
When I'm feeling stressed or upset, I've been trying to get into a hobby. One of my newest hobbies has been journals/planners; making them, decorating them, making them fit my personality, even going to planner/journal meet ups! I'm throwing a HUGE thank you to my friend Kim ❤️ who got me into them. Cuz I'm … Continue reading Creative Paper: Bullet Journaling and Plannering
Finding Self-Love through Self-Care
Ok. Let's talk some truth. (As if I didn't drop enough of my life story last time 😳). Let's talk self-care and self-love!You see people post about going to get their hair done, fancy manicures, expensive trips to far off 'retreats', and lavish spa days. #selfcare (insert peace sign selfie ✌️). And yeah, those are … Continue reading Finding Self-Love through Self-Care
One month: A view of Desperation, Depression, and the Current Consequences of COVID-19
Trigger warning... Attempted Suicide (And please, if you don't have anything nice to say... just keep it to yourself. Thanks!) Yes, this is going to be a long post. Yes, it is personal experience. Yes, I'm still working on myself. No, I don't have a ton of advice. No, you don't have to keep reading. … Continue reading One month: A view of Desperation, Depression, and the Current Consequences of COVID-19
Visit from the Paci Fairy
Yup. It's been a good minute since I've written anything. My bad. I've been compiling my information to put up some posts about Autism and my daughter. Though I should just bite it and post what I have in little bits. Any-who, let's get to the point. So my daughter, Marryn, will be turning 4 … Continue reading Visit from the Paci Fairy
I'm Not Dumb 