The day my dog saved my life
It was a Monday about 3 years ago. I had a super depressed day, spent all day in bed on Saturday. Did some crying, felt like …
depression
The “Good Enough” Self-Talk
Here are my thoughts after reading Nouwen’s imperative titled, Trust Your Friends. “Much of your ability to trust your friends depends on your belief in your …
Journaling after reading Nouwen’s Imperative: Live Patiently with the “Not Yet”
I never felt received by my mother, my father, and my stepfather. This lead to me not feeling received by others outside of the home, first …
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The “F” Word
I’m talking Family. I’ve never quite felt like I belonged. My biological father left my life soon after I was born and joined the army. I …
Kristin on Ketamine
About two weeks ago I began Ketamine IV therapy for treatment-resistant depression as well as for anxiety and suicidal ideation. Prior to treatment, I was thinking …
Giving up things of the world
I just want to float away. It seems too easy to be that easy – you can just leave all the pain behind and no longer be in pain even though you’ve floated away from everyone who loves you?
This Journey I’m On
I’m wondering if I’m doing myself (and you) a disservice by posting daily. I don’t feel like I’m giving you a whole lot of substance to …
It’s only a matter of time
If I’m going to take this writing to Dreambook level (shout out Briana and Dr. Peter Borten and the Dragontree team!), then I have to find …
Today was a sad day
I have no idea what to write about yet I’m crying, for the second time today. Today was a rough day. Mondays I’m supposed to go …
108 Day Journey
“Let me know, let me know when I’ve got room to run” – Dermot Kennedy I’m very much moved by music. I easily cry during my …