The inevitable happened today. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. He was over 15 years old and had lived a charmed life for a cat. Although he never had offspring, he had a family that he loved and that loved him. He was a hunter, a birdwatcher, and he loved to show his dominance in the pack. His name was Pumpkin after his “pumpkin … [Read more...] about The Circle of Life Sucks – Digging an Animal Grave Part II
depression and anxiety
Can I just be myself today?
Is that so hard? I am still having the waking up issue. It seems I have walked all around the edges of this. But I have not faced it or asked the right questions. I still wonder, is this related to my change in medication? Having the courage, conviction, self-advocacy determination to get the answer isn’t enough. Depression has got me doing the deer … [Read more...] about Can I just be myself today?
I Don’t Often See It, but I Always Have a Choice
It hit me today while I was attending a group meeting. Very often the meetings are started with check-in. Each participant in the group has a chance to say how they are feeling or talk for a minute about something that is going on in their lives. Participation is not mandatory, and anyone can pass if they do not want to speak. Â Lately, I've noticed, every … [Read more...] about I Don’t Often See It, but I Always Have a Choice
I’m Feeling Rushed Today
And it’s my day off from my day job, a self-care day. Yet I once again did not get up early. I used the excuse that I got in just before midnight and didn’t get to bed until almost 1 AM. But I’ve used that excuse before, saying I need to make sure I get enough sleep. Now that I write this, I see that I have flipped … [Read more...] about I’m Feeling Rushed Today
I’m Still Breaking Up With Depression
It turns out it is not “one and done.†There is a lot of work in breaking up with depression. “It’s not you, it’s me†comes to mind. I know how cliché that is, but it is a way of breaking up without trying to hurt anyone’s feelings. My … [Read more...] about I’m Still Breaking Up With Depression






