A pea-sized amount and overconsumption.

Do you read the back of your shampoo? Do you check the instructions on your facewash, niacinamide serum, and conditioner? Do you tick “yes” on the Terms & Conditions when you know damn well you haven’t read them? We always think we know more than we know. I rarely read the product instructions. They get a quick skim when they arrive at my well-stocked doorstep … Continue reading A pea-sized amount and overconsumption.

Resilience and fragility – an off-the-cuff joint.

I hope this finds you well. I miss this world. I miss all my worlds, but this is one of the characteristics of depression – a wholesale withdrawal. There’s also the depression. Being depressed isn’t all that conducive to action. I’m not in a great headspace these days. I’m fragile. I react badly to obstacles or things that don’t go well or as planned, and … Continue reading Resilience and fragility – an off-the-cuff joint.

Bring on the light – an off-the-cuff joint.

I hope this finds you well. I feel quite derelict in my duties – I’ve not been reading much from the blogging world. I don’t know how things are going in that world. If it makes you feel better, I’m neglecting the people in my physical circle as well. Rejection loves company. My capacity tanks when I’m depressed and struggling with my c-PTSD. I like … Continue reading Bring on the light – an off-the-cuff joint.

A dark headspace – an off-the-cuff joint.

I used to skip the hyphens while typing, returning to do them after the writing was done, but it actually takes longer that way. I don’t usually start with a digression, but the thought occurred to me while titling and it felt insistent. I’m in a dark head space these days. I’m in a blow-up-my-world head space. I’m full of anger and entitled pain – … Continue reading A dark headspace – an off-the-cuff joint.