Tag Archives: identity

Listening to a Wall

Today I realized that all these years I thought I was talking to a wall, the real issue was that I was listening to a wall. Walls come in all shapes, sizes and strengths. Some are strong while others are … Continue reading

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Gathering Bricks – Building New Walls

I am in a really weird place emotionally lately. Partly, I think that is has to do with having reached a point of complete exhaustion created by stress, lack of sleep, worry, anxiety and fear. Perhaps I am burnt out. … Continue reading

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Don’t Bitch…

I’m in an odd emotional place lately. I’m not quite sure why…and it could just be that my panties are in a bunch, I’m stressed, exhausted, annoyed or a combination of all of the above. But, my tolerance and empathy … Continue reading

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ReHash The Past

I spent an excruciating amount of time re-hashing the past over the last year. You know, probably as a way to figure out how in the hell I got to where I am today…perhaps maybe trying to determine how I … Continue reading

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Please Excuse the Exhaustion

I feel like I need to premise this whole post with an apology. I’m writing it after a mere few hours of sleep AND I barely dipped into my first cup of coffee. Why I feel like writing is beyond … Continue reading

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It Wasn’t Meant to Be

In the last week, I have written 3 posts. All incredibly intriguing (here is where you not your head YES and agree blindly with me) yet, somehow…as I go to publish…the internet conks out, I hit a random button, or … Continue reading

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Being Played

It is interesting dynamic. I’d give it a names, but I’m not quite sure what the official title is. So, I’ll call it the “Shut the Hell Up” Dynamic. You know the one…. It is what we do, or say … Continue reading

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The Call of the Toddler

Today I sat and watched my kids. Not that I don’t do that all the time, but today was different. I was sitting on a red leather couch across from the infamous Man In The Green House while my two … Continue reading

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It’s Amazing…

Today someone said to me, “It’s amazing how other people can make us become people we aren’t” and it made me stop and think. The comment stemmed from a comment directed towards me saying something about how who I am … Continue reading

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Oh Sweet Potential

Potential. Opportunity. Ability. Drive. Focus. All words that might describe me. Well..as long as you don’t ask me potential for what? What opportunities? What are my  abilities? Am I driven? Do I ever focus? All in theory, I guess. But, … Continue reading

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