Anger is my nemesis. It’s my Mr. Hyde. It’s a hateful and mean-spirited poison. The almost uncontrollable kind of anger that spews up from my guts and out of my mouth until I’ve decimated everyone and everything around me. I don’t know if it’s the root or the bud of all the negative thoughts that…
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Hello, Old Sport
Hello, Old Sport. Such an unfamiliar yet recognizable sight. “Gatsby believed in the green light… It eluded us then, but that’s no matter — to-morrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther. . . . And one fine morning —— So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the…
Breastfeeding and Anxiety
Thank you for all of the support last week when I wrote about finally making the call to a therapist for help in dealing with my anxiety. It was a really tough call to make, but I know it was the right call. I think the right calls are usually the tough ones, you know?…
State of the Weight Wednesday: Mental Health Matters
Another Wednesday, another State of the Weight update! This week we’re talking about mental health and its effects on healthy living. Because mental health is as important as physical health, in case you didn’t know that. Remember: State of the Weight is about more than just the number on the scale. It’s about making small…
Where’s Your Head At? Alternate Title: Tough Calls
This is a tough post to write, but because I believe in being honest, I can’t not write it. And it’ll be choppy and vague in parts and I’ll do my best to explain as much as I can but some of this just isn’t my story to tell, so fill in the blanks, I…