It has occurred to me that I have never shared and openly discussed the day I almost died. I have spoken about the day in parts to various people and parts in detail to some of the ones closest to me that experienced the day with me. The utter horror of the day overwhelms now.Continue reading “Layer 822006”
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Layer 1,366
It was cold outside. Not bone chilling cold but cold that sneaks up on you and with a snow storm on the horizon hours away the air was filled with anticipation. Anticipation for many reasons though. Spring was around the corner, baseball was just saved and the STL Cardinals were not just keeping 4/7 asContinue reading “Layer 1,366”
Can there be too many layers?
At some point one has to heal, right? When though? At what point? How many years? I mean I’ve worked and worked and worked on bettering myself and learning how to live with my mental illness. But when does the PTSD, the many, many heartaches, all the mistakes I’ve made, when does all of thatContinue reading “Can there be too many layers?”
Layer 777 – Gratefulness
On the eve of Thanksgiving 2020 I am alone and feeling as though I need to share what I have learned about gratitude. For me learning things takes a little longer than most. It is hard to stay focused and then when I am riding bi-polar waves up and down my mind is trying toContinue reading “Layer 777 – Gratefulness”
Layer 2020 with depression
Sunday eve is upon me. Things were a little blue this weekend. With Covid ramping up again and I knew it would, it is just feeling pretty isolating like in March and April. I thought I did pretty good through the beginning and now that it is in full force again, I am convinced IContinue reading “Layer 2020 with depression”
Layer Twenty Twenty
Living with a mental illness is like living with a secret. It is the weirdest thing; I mean it is not something you openly share and yet if you did so much would make more sense to others and be so much easier to handle. It’s a hard decision at what point you share thisContinue reading “Layer Twenty Twenty”
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