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The Little Things…

For the last week and half, life has just thrown us curveball after curveball after curveball. As a result, it’s thrown EVERYTHING off kilter. For a household that runs on routine and schedules (because that’s how we work best when we know what to expect when), it’s gotten REALLY rough. Things are now starting toContinue reading “The Little Things…”

As Expected…

To say I’m angry would be the understatement of the year. On Friday, I got mad at the neighbors upstairs for repeatedly intentionally finding a way to leave the heat off and doing so because this fellow upstairs has an unhealthy obsession with making us suffer in a cold environment. They heard and finally turnedContinue reading “As Expected…”

When You’re Mad at the World…

…and the world doesn’t care. .I know I’ve been venting a lot about this lately (and I’m pretty sure everybody is tired of hearing about this), and I am very well aware that this is coming across as a spat over a thermostat to many and the topic should be dropped. But there are timesContinue reading “When You’re Mad at the World…”

Reduce. Reuse. Repurpose.

There’s been many times where I’ve passed by houses that have put out items for the garbage truck to pick up, like dressers and bookselves. More often than not, it’ll get me thinking about how to repurpose the item that just got ‘tossed’. One persons trash is another persons treasure. One day, on the wayContinue reading “Reduce. Reuse. Repurpose.”

Trauma

How do you quantify trauma? I’ve been very vocal about the war that’s been happening over the thermostat and the ripple effect that it has had on us. To some, it seems like a silly spat over one small thing. However, there are nuances to the situation that make it difficult to explain with words.Continue reading “Trauma”

Think Positive!

I have encountered many people who have the mindset that every negative can be turned into a positive. Or, it’s a mindset of ‘No negativity allowed’. However, as someone who is currently trying to get out a negative situation caused by someone else, I honestly don’t see the benefit. Yes, having a positive outlook onContinue reading “Think Positive!”

Trauma & Triggers

So, for the last year, I’ve been dealing with a narcissistic, toxic neighbour. The building where I currently live is a former tri-level house that has been split into three apartments. The thermostat that controls the temperture for the ENTIRE HOUSE resides in the apartment of the fellow who lives on the main floor. HeContinue reading “Trauma & Triggers”

The Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told..?

What’s the biggest lie that you’ve been told? I’ve been lied to. A lot. Especially of late by a certain individual. However, the biggest lie I’ve been told came a few years ago. It happened a few years ago. My son had just turned 2 and we had the paternal side of the family overContinue reading “The Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told..?”

Mental Health Revamp

I know that I’m not the first person having to deal with mental health issues, and I know I won’t be the last. Each situation is as unique as the individual and circumstanes involved, as is the solution to help guide the individual through to the other side. As I look at the system asContinue reading “Mental Health Revamp”

When The World Sees Black & White

…but you’ve been stuck in the grey zone for awhile. No two situations are alike, but somehow you get judged based on someone else’s experience. And when it’s made clear that you’re path may not be as straight & arrow as someone else’s, due to the grey zone, judgements are made as to why ‘youContinue reading “When The World Sees Black & White”