Call them by their name.
I recently read an article about climate change and the emotional consequences thereof. The coming devastation is making people ill in advance; their fear, sense of impotence, and grief manifest in various ways, including increased anxiety and depression. Some are even developing PTSD. People are being traumatized by the coming trauma. In an effort to mitigate the emotional consequences, some politicians are suggesting we “depoliticize” … Continue reading Call them by their name.
When your drug is addiction.
I am an addict. I’m a promiscuous one as well; I don’t have any brand loyalty. Some people don’t believe in an addictive personality. Since I possess one, I tend to disagree. I have spent my life looking for ways to alter my mood, to make me either not-me or absent in my head and I haven’t been overly picky about what I do to … Continue reading When your drug is addiction.
When you wake up angry.
I find it odd when I wake up with an established mood. Shouldn’t I wake up neutral? Some people wake up moody because they’ve been disturbed by their dreams; they’re sad or upset or angry based on the real but not real nocturnal adventures they’ve been through. I don’t remember my dreams so I expect morning equanimity. A mood that’s neither up nor down, just … Continue reading When you wake up angry.
Insert appropriate seasonal greeting here.
The tree is up. It has no decorations this year but there’s a two-year-old in the house so the decision to go “only lights” is a logical one. I’m not interested in playing “find the ornament” ever again. The décor is out as well; again, in a limited fashion and placed up high. The presents are wrapped and tucked away in my closet; the few … Continue reading Insert appropriate seasonal greeting here.
