Have you ever been in a situation where even though you were being kind, rational, and compassionate another person was being rude, arrogant, and a complete jerk? I know I have, many times. It’s hard to keep a...
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Coping With Paranoia
Down below is a poem I wrote when my mind would not slow down from the constant paranoid thoughts I try so well to hide. Unfortunately, a lot of my anxiety comes from thoughts I cannot control. It...
Continue reading...Suppressed Emotions – Let Them Out
Down below is a poem I wrote last Monday. Usually, when I am upset, I try to distract myself by not thinking about the situation. I suppressed emotions until I became overly angry at the smallest thing and...
Continue reading...Why Do Heartbreaks Happen: One Woman’s View
Heartbreaks can come from numerous situations, like not getting a promotion you worked so hard for, the death of a loved one, the broken promises of a parent never attending their child’s baseball game, etc. There are millions...
Continue reading...Breaking Down Anger and Overcoming Outrages
Have you ever been so mad you felt like you were going to explode with rage? Or maybe you did explode by saying things you did not mean, or did things you usually wouldn’t do, due to pint...
Continue reading...Being Grateful When Things Don’t Go As Planned
We had no idea of the water damage that was happening underneath our kitchen floor. Thank goodness for some great friends and a hard-working husband, if not for them I have no idea how our kitchen would have...
Continue reading...Overcoming the Sting of Death
Time is a bitter-sweet tool to help numb the harsh sting of death. However, nothing can ever replace the deep longing of wanting someone who has deceased to come back. The death of a loved one leaves an...
Continue reading...Changing Negative Thinking for a Better Life
One day while I was looking in the mirror, I realized I did not know who I was anymore. I was depressed, unmotivated, and angry all the time. I would lash out at others when things would go...
Continue reading...Don’t Let Fear Stop You: Spread Your Wings and Fly
Things can be frightening when you start something new. The uncomfortable feeling of the unknown can become overwhelming at times. Like leaving home to go to college; or moving to a new place in general. However, don’t let...
Continue reading...The Dangers of Stress and Ways You Can Reduce Stress in Your Life
Personally, I view stress as a normal response your body has when someone takes on, or expects, too much from themselves or others. When you overthink or overwork, your body responds with things like being fatigued, irritated over...
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