When we are born, our parents, no matter what they say, visualize a life for their child that they hope they have. When you are born into a Christian family that visualization is even more intense. Most of the time you are dedicated in the church by a minister so that you will be protected … Continue reading Diary 101 #9: Immortality-the ability to live forever; eternal life. The story of a struggling believer.
Tag: facing fear
The Paranormal – Do You Believe?
If you love spooky things, set your calendars for May the 3rd Paranormal Day. Since 2014 people have been sharing their stories and celebrating the unexplainable on May 3rd. I could not miss this opportunity to share some spookiness. I am not one that enjoys being scared, and I have had too many real-life events … Continue reading The Paranormal – Do You Believe?
Fear In Picking A New Doctor
There is nothing more frightening for fat folks than having to go to the doctor. Especially if it is a new doctor. Honestly, the one good thing about covid was the telehealth options. I was able to find two new doctors this way and then when I had to see them in person it was … Continue reading Fear In Picking A New Doctor
National Month of Hope
In 1828 the word Hope received a new definition. Prior to 1828 it was defined as a wish, with Webster’s dictionary defining it further as confidence in the future. In 1991 Dr. Rosalind Tompkins founded Mothers in Crisis which began as a support group for women that grew into a full-service non-profit organization providing community-based … Continue reading National Month of Hope
DBT and Facing My Past
I have the unique situation where I am in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) group therapy and this is made for me. I have been in this group twice; it has cycles and I’m doing the cycle again. My Mental health needs have changed. This time around I’m not so focused on my past hurts and … Continue reading DBT and Facing My Past
My Visit to the New Cardiologist – Part 2
Part 2 - The Day Has Arrived So now we have arrived on the day of my in person visit with the new cardiologist. I had time to work myself up with worry, having a list of fears running through my head about: Getting to the appointmentNot knowing where to go in the hospital once … Continue reading My Visit to the New Cardiologist – Part 2
My Visit to the New Cardiologist – Part 1
Part 1 - Remembering the Past My visit to a new Cardiologist came with a lot of “new” things. Before we talk about those, let’s start from the beginning. I moved to Massachusetts three years ago, and I came to this new state knowing these three things: I was told / reassured that the Boston … Continue reading My Visit to the New Cardiologist – Part 1
Period Drama or Drama Period
I had planned a trip to a friend’s house that would last two weeks. Those two weeks I planned to use for some work, yes,but also for friendship and fun. So there I was, on my bed, getting ready to pack. I honestly didn’t know what to pack. What outfits did I want to do a shootin? I decided on an “authentic Evie” and packed the “shoot” bags full of t-shirts and a couple … Continue reading Period Drama or Drama Period
Fed Up – COVID-19 Addition
This has been brewing in my brain for most of the last 100plus days that I have been in isolation from the world hiding from a virus that would more than likely kill me. How can you be so selfish? Yes, you fellow American. I am pointing at you. Ask yourself the following: Have you … Continue reading Fed Up – COVID-19 Addition
Overcoming Fear
Many of us have lived a life of fear. I know I most certainly have. I was raised to fear death, the unknown, people different than I was, anything that could make me stand out and the list goes on. I have since overcome most of that and rose above. I was young when I … Continue reading Overcoming Fear
Finding Evie 