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For me, it’s ‘All you have to do is ask!’ It’s gotten to the point where I’ve stopped asking because the response is usually the same: ‘I’m unavailable’ (even though you know their schedule is wide open) or ‘I forgot’ (even though the forgetfulness is unintentional). The end result is usually the same: you startContinue reading “What’s the Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told?”

I have panic attacks. I’ve gotten them since I was a teenager, but didn’t realize what they were until the last few years. Due to circumastances beyond my control, I’ve been having a lot of them lately – on a daily basis with one right after another for multiple days in a row. Only withinContinue reading “Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Reality”

So, yesterday started off on a bad note for everyone. Everyone in the house was up early and in meltdown mode before 7am. While things seemed to have settled by mid morning, by early afternoon, the day took another unexpected turn when I get a phone call asking to pick my son up from schoolContinue reading “It’s a long day when…”

Today marks day 3 that my kindergartener is home sick from school. While I love having my child around, it’s still been a rough few days. With my husband in a different country and only one relative living within close proximity (and not in a position to help), I’m exhausted. I honestly would love toContinue reading “The Need of a Support System…”

I’m sure I’m not the only one who deals with bouts of insomnia. I started dealing with another bout a few days ago and I’m hoping this round doesn’t last very long. A few years ago, I began refusing to use a clock in the bedroom. I do use my smart phone as an alarmContinue reading “Insomnia & Anxiety”