So one of the writers I've met through this blog, Renata, had mentioned the grey rock method and suggested I should look it up because I might find it useful when communicating with my husband. The entry I found surprised the hell out of me. Not because of the grey rock method, but because it … Continue reading Narcissistic Traits
Tag: family
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Starting off with the good - I had my PowerPoint workshop last night. It doesn't seem too difficult. Most of the class involved the instructor showing us all the nifty little things that can be done and then telling us for the love of God, please don't, less is more. I also got confirmation that … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Tennessee Visit, Etc.
Well, I'm home. I was noticeably less stressed and anxious while in Tennessee visiting my family. Now that I've returned I can feel the ever-present low levels of anxiety, just waiting to be pushed to higher levels. Friday's drive went fairly well. Half of the trip was through long stretches of rural highway in Kentucky … Continue reading Tennessee Visit, Etc.
9/5
But has he tried dating people? I know it's not really a respectable blog post. I spent 6 hours looking at pricy handcrafted items in the Gatlinburg area with my dad and his friend G. I'm still stuck using my phone. This is the best I'm gonna do for now!
Quick Update
Well it turns out my dad is more of a tech troglodyte than I was - he doesn't have wi-fi. I am stuck using my phone. Having a good time, though, and definitely more relaxed than I was at home. Have one picture because I can't get the rest to upload.
Vacation
Friday was a nice day for a drive. I realized, the day before, that my trip to Tennessee would be the first time I'd been away from home without my kids, my husband, or both, since before I got married. I was instantly even more excited for my trip. The first half of the drive … Continue reading Vacation
Looking Ahead
September is actually shaping up to be - enjoyable. Full of activities that will get me out of the house and make me feel like I'm actually doing something with my life. I'll be spending the first week in Tennessee with my dad. Afterwards I'll have several workshops and training sessions at the career center … Continue reading Looking Ahead
Riding the Waves
I have at least gotten some sleep the last couple of nights. Not as much as I'd like or need, but I'll take what I can get. Yesterday my husband and I got into another heated discussion in the morning. I'd felt slighted, and thought he was still upset with me from Sunday, because he … Continue reading Riding the Waves
I Deserve To Be Able To Save Myself
It's better to put my kids through a divorce than a suicide. I didn't think I'd have to be telling myself this today. My husband wanted the kids to see a therapist. His work offers a certain number of free sessions per person, and he thought we should normalize it for the kids - treat … Continue reading I Deserve To Be Able To Save Myself
Mostly Good Things
The difference between being in a bad headspace and a good headspace is night and day for me. Yesterday afternoon I updated A and H with what my therapist had said about not recommending hospitalization, and they were glad to hear it. I asked them to still periodically check on me until the 20th, just … Continue reading Mostly Good Things
On A Good Day 