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Tag: mental health

Buoys & Breadcrumbs
Daily Prompt

Buoys & Breadcrumbs

The biggest struggle throughout my adult life has been the lack of leaving myself breadcrumbs. Imagine traveling out to sea. … Continue reading Buoys & Breadcrumbs

Shattering Truth
Daily Prompt, Personal

Shattering Truth

“I’m not crying because of you; you’re not worth it. I’m crying because my delusion of who you were was … Continue reading Shattering Truth

Politics? Sure.
Daily Prompt

Politics? Sure.

If money is truly the root of all evil then politics must be the soil in which those roots grow… … Continue reading Politics? Sure.

Granby Colorado
Daily Prompt, Personal, Travel

Granby Colorado

When I took my trip across the country via planes, trains, and automobiles, I unexpectedly ended up having to divert … Continue reading Granby Colorado

Karma With Interest
Personal

Karma With Interest

Over twenty years ago my world was burned to the ground by a woman I had given everything to be … Continue reading Karma With Interest

Selfish or Selfless?
Daily Prompt

Selfish or Selfless?

I’ve had many extremely hard decisions to make throughout my life. I have hurt good people… upended lives… cost at … Continue reading Selfish or Selfless?

Foundational Support
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Foundational Support

The first impression I try to provide to those who meet me, no matter if it’s the first or hundredth … Continue reading Foundational Support

An Odd Investment
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An Odd Investment

In the Fall of 2023, I left the home I felt trapped in with the intent to commit suicide somewhere … Continue reading An Odd Investment

Ticking Away
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Ticking Away

Ticking away the moments that make up a dull dayYou fritter and waste the hours in an off-hand wayKicking around … Continue reading Ticking Away

Life In Three
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Life In Three

With any luck, significantly better than what the past 3 have been. When my wreck occurred I kept telling myself … Continue reading Life In Three

D4 Holiday
Daily Prompt, Personal

D4 Holiday

Several responses for this prompt came to mind. Ideas such as “Volunteer Day”, “Dine With Neighbors Day”, even “Neighborhood Beautification … Continue reading D4 Holiday

Roaring 20’s
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Roaring 20’s

My immediate answer was a no-brainer. Easily my late 20’s. I never ran more wide open and free than in … Continue reading Roaring 20’s

Dusty, Derelict…But Not Dead
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Dusty, Derelict…But Not Dead

Imagine waking up one day and facing the fact that more than half of your lifespan is over…. and all … Continue reading Dusty, Derelict…But Not Dead

Victory From Within The Abyss
Daily Prompt, Personal

Victory From Within The Abyss

The best advice I can remember receiving was given to myself when a recent transition within my life took place. … Continue reading Victory From Within The Abyss

Impractical Hypocrisy
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Impractical Hypocrisy

I have four people who turn to me routinely for advice/guidance/etc… Some I’ve known for years while others are newer. … Continue reading Impractical Hypocrisy

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