Therapy 101

Have you ever been to group therapy? Well at the beginning of a session they make you, or rather I should say ask you, to sign or agree to a confidentiality policy where you do not discuss what goes on in the group. OH BOY… It is tragic that I can not talk about what … Continue reading Therapy 101 →

Holiday Survival Tips

No matter if you have a large family or a small one, chances are you have less than positive feelings about spending the entire day under one roof with your family or at least parts of your family. Over the years I have had different experiences with this and maybe I can offer some advice. … Continue reading Holiday Survival Tips →

Seeing Others As They Are

I remember sitting in my therapist’ office during one of our first visits together and we were diving deep into my past. When we were done, she sat back and said words that I'll never forget. “Wow Evie, looking at you today you would never know that you went through all that”. She went on … Continue reading Seeing Others As They Are →

A Body That Has Become Like A Jail

What is it like to wake up in a body that has become like a jail? I open my eyes, always tired because of lack of sleep or just the weariness I feel anticipating the tasks I need to do on any particular day. My body hurts instantly. I assess the situation, trying to decide … Continue reading A Body That Has Become Like A Jail →

Fall, Winter, and S.A.D.

Fall is here and while it can be beautiful it soon turns dreary. Already we are into that time of year where it is dark before five, and I find myself really having to work on not staying in bed and avoiding the world. It is like I get this feeling of “why bother getting … Continue reading Fall, Winter, and S.A.D. →

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 →

Memorial Day

I am posting my Memorial Day post at the bottom of this blog, looking for photos, writing these words made me think of how things have changed. How traditions are no longer a part of my life and how making new traditions have been hard for me. When you move to a new place, change … Continue reading Memorial Day →

Empower Me

What's holding you back from being happy? May is mental health awareness month. So more than ever we are going to talk about some of the hard stuff! Morgan Maxi Dress This photo of me , I saw it and felt empowered. “I will stand proud” and on my own two feet. There maybe times … Continue reading Empower Me →

Diary 101 Entry 3 My Therapy Catch Up

Diary 101 Entry 3 Where have I been? That is something I have been asking my self lately. My dream for quite some time has to be able to have my own blog/website. Here I am with the opportunity I have dreamed of and I have been neglecting it. I, in a lot of ways … Continue reading Diary 101 Entry 3 My Therapy Catch Up →