Telepathy?
I've had another occurrence of what can only be described as either telepathy or remote empathy. I don't know enough about either, but here is the deal. A person in my life with whom I have had...
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Have you ever had something that happened but you don't really want to talk about it... It would just open up such a can of worms...questions...etc... I have that now. Something happened that I am very...
View ArticleLast Time
I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the fact that it has been 4 weeks since I last threw up. Yay!
View ArticleAnger Management
I've been dwelling on the subject of anger the past few days. I have an admitted inability to deal well with anger. That applies to anger within me or anger from other people whether directed at me or...
View ArticleVirginia Tech Tragedy
I wanted to take a couple of minutes and express my deep sorrow for all of the victims, their family and friends, students and professors at Virginia Tech and all people touched by this tragedy. My...
View ArticleAmazing Grace
In the aftermath of two national tragedies this week, the church service this Sunday focused on Grace. The church choir sang the song Amazing Grace as well.Amazing Grace, how sweet the soundThat saved...
View ArticleConversations with Mother
My mom wrote me an email the other day asking if I would want to do a book study with her. I have been rather angry at my mom for several weeks now. She rarely says anything about my eating disorder,...
View ArticleThe Problem of Pain
I bought a copy of C.S. Lewis's book "The Problem of Pain." In it, he tackles the question of "Why must we suffer?" I am always interested in a philosophical approach to examining life's questions. To...
View ArticleMay We All Be Coffee
I got this as a forward this morning and really liked it. Indeed "May we all be coffee."A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not...
View ArticleOn being perfect...
One of my faithful blog readers posted writing about “If there is anything I am perfect at, it is being imperfect.”Yesterday I went on a journey through emails and journal entries I wrote last year....
View ArticleEating Disorder Forum
I found this transcript of an online conference about eating disorders to be interesting and helpful. The guest was "Aimee Liu, author of the bestseller: "Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating...
View ArticleOn Judging Others...
I am going to write about a topic that I usually avoid. I avoid this particular topic because it is a very deeply personal issue and one that brings up strong feelings in other individuals as well as...
View ArticleExtreme Emotional Sensitivity
I have finally truly figured out where I get my ideas that people expect so much out of me...even if they really don't. I read an article and the lightbulb went off.The article is entitled "Gifted...
View ArticleTagged
I have had the privilege of being tagged by ldissing, so in 15 minutes or less, you will get as many "I ams" that I can come up with:I am a womanI am adoptedI am a product of both nature and nurtureI...
View ArticleReligion and Chick-Fil-A
If you've ever had Chick-Fil-A, you know why many people absolutely love it. I am one of them. I wanted to post the article below for two reasons: 1) I have gotten the occasional annoyance when I...
View ArticleTea and Sugar
I have gotten in the habit of having tea at my desk every day right around 3. My mom got me this cafe cup from Tea Forte along with an assortment of teas to try and I've been using this time to relax...
View ArticleIf I Were...
If I were a color, I’d be…redIf I were an animal, I’d be…the fancy feast cat (long story)If I were a landscape, I’d be…a seascapeIf I were a plant, I’d be…magnoliaIf I were a vehicle, I’d be…a cherry...
View ArticleArticle 7
Where we are is so far from where we’ve beenThe relentless nature of life and all it’s doneAnd the weather we have not withstoodAnd the wall that has been built betweenStarting with my arms open...
View ArticlePerfectionism Take 2
I often thought that I was a high achiever. Someone who’s self-high expectations were something that be admired and ultimately constructive towards reaching goals. The longer I go without throwing up...
View ArticlePatience
I have never been one to have much patience. In fact, throughout my entire life, that is usually the one repetitive complaint. Everyone from teachers (Kate is so smart and friendly, but so impatient)...
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