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Mental Health

The Annual, ‘My Depression Is Here Again, and Isn’t That Surprising’ rant – an off-the-cuff joint.

1 I’ve abandoned any number of writing efforts this month. I hate everything, and that’s a hard mindset to push “publish” with. I can’t seem to find my feet when it comes to thinking, doing, and feeling. It doesn’t help that my motivation is in the toilet. None of this is unusual for me in October – it’s my second least favourite month for a … Continue reading The Annual, ‘My Depression Is Here Again, and Isn’t That Surprising’ rant – an off-the-cuff joint.

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Mental Health

What You Don’t Know Is Important – Intimate Partner Violence In The Family

The times, they are a-changin’. It’s been a minute. What’s new and exciting? This was the question I asked my kids when they came home from school, back when they were small. It’s the question I ask my grandson now. I rarely ask it of myself, as I’m well aware of the changes as they happen. We’ve had all kinds of change here on my … Continue reading What You Don’t Know Is Important – Intimate Partner Violence In The Family

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Mental Health

The Best Laid Plans…an off-the-cuff joint.

I had plans for the beginning of August that didn’t include chaos. I was thinking maybe camping. The chaos isn’t originating with me this time, though I come to it easily enough; it’s coming from my daughter’s. She is ready to pull the trigger and leave the abusive relationship she’s in, which is fabulous news. She’s going to be moving into my home with my … Continue reading The Best Laid Plans…an off-the-cuff joint.

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