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Growing up, I used to think my mom, Norma Jean, failed me in a hundred different ways. And I suppose, in some relatively minor ways, maybe she did. We all have our scars, and parenting is messy work.... - WordsHeal...
Hi from SC & Who I Am
I am a survivor - grew up in a cult, 20 year cancer remission, divorced after 16 years, remarried and then widowed at 7 years to the day on my anniversary - all by age 56. I don't quit, give up, or back down. I love with my whole being my friends, my family, and my God.... Read the full post - onWe have the option to see everything in your life as collaborative; we are scared to say this because we don't want to victim-blame but we're also scared of the possibilities and transcendence that opens upbyallinrecords...
The way I look at it, if something happens, whatever it may be, and it ONLY affects you - there is no lesson in it. For example, if you hit your toe against the leg of the coffee table, that ONLY affects you, there’s nothing to learn from it.... - Sassiebrat67...
At least you did not give up. That is proof of character. Sending all the best thoughts your way
- onJust curious if there are other people feeling like they are dreaming? Feeling like they went to sleep one night and woke up some where they do not belong, like in the wrong place? I look around and my mind , my SOUL does not recognize where I'm at. I almost feel dazed, like I've some how hit my head, and everything in my line of sight is hazy, distorted, not normal. And if there are others, WHEN did these feelings begin? What triggered these feelings for you? bySassiebrat67...
Just never give up nor give in. We tend to forget how much stronger we are when dealing with issues. Heck we survived birth correct? We made it out of the cocoon and arrived victorious into the world.I'm inclined to believe that makes us... - Shalara...
*waves from Texas* Hey girl! I grew up in The PNW...Seattle area. I've been blessed in my life. I spent years in the poverty cycle. Not poor....but wrapped in the poverty that means, walmart bags in your shoes because it's raining..... I no longer struggle with money.... Should Psychology Today's 'Think steel, not snowflakes' advice replace trauma-informed clinical care?
Absolutely don't be offended by everything that happens other wise you become to offence. You take it on the chin and reply in kind, you know who they could be bc you already know who you are. Be mature.... - chauncedog60...
Great post, great picture, compelling story! I wish the best for you and your new family, congrats on that! Like me, you sound like the kind of person that never lets what you don't have get in your way!... - Paulleverich...
That line pretty much sums up the human condition if you strip away all the noise. Most people act like success is some clean, predictable formula. It isn’t.... I struggle with this false belief: If something is meant to be, it would be easy. Right? WRONG! Following this train of thought = If something challenges you, you will believe it is not meant for you.... - sness...
Some of mine: Writing my theses (led me to a love of research and was genuine Type 2 fun) Epically failing in a training and having to apologize for it, a few times (led me to more humility and group... - onMy computer (HP Elite Dragonfly G2) is having a tough time- often using 60-90%+ of memory capacity. it has 16GB, and I've had it for a little over 3 years. by
Dara, it sounds like you’re dealing with a frustrating tech issue. It’s commendable that you’re actively troubleshooting and working with Microsoft support....