Category Archives: Lesson

Give A Piece Of Your Heart, Not Your Mind

I JUST saw a great quote on Twitter that totally confirms my recent pivot in mindset: Your marriage will be happier when you give your spouse a bit of your heart instead of a piece of your mind. That, gentle … Continue reading

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To Post Or

This post is from my crazy Borderline daily diary thing I have to keep. I had previously had a habit of posting these, but I learned that some things are best kept private. And yes, it DID take me right … Continue reading

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I Just Wanted To Experience

I’ve known it for a long time. I’ve thought it a few times. I just never knew it well enough to give it voice. I need to actually experience the love my family professes to have for me. “We all … Continue reading

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Exploiting The Pained

For months, NAY, over a year, I read blogs and articles about healing my marriage and healing myself. I’ve read countless posts from well meaning people, who, probably have excellent advice for the segment of people that fit their specific … Continue reading

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Don’t Post Tired

Maybe I shouldn’t write as I’m forcing myself to stay awake. Whence last I wrote I was shaking my head, pinching myself and slapping my legs so I could write what was on my mind. The Problem I Encounter whenever … Continue reading

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More Than Words

Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your … Continue reading

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I like Pie

Therapy Exchange Of The Day “I used to think that whenever she turned me down for sex, she was turning me down as a person.” Right, because people with BPD have a hard time distinguishing the difference. Think of it … Continue reading

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An End A Beginning A What And A Huh?

“You’re ready, get with her and take care of this. We aren’t done with each other yet, so don’t think you’re rid of me. Let me know how things are going and we’ll start back up when you’re ready.” -Therapist, … Continue reading

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The Back Hand Of Amends

We live on a farm in Oklahoma. It was founded during the land run and our house is the original structure, built in 1904. It’s old. My Bride’s 88 year old great-grandfather (step) lives across the street. His step-son is … Continue reading

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