Exercise. That is a tricky topic for me. I’d even say it’s a scary topic for me. I fooled people, including myself, into believing I
Year: 2016
Perspective
I said hello and good-bye to Melrose all in one day this time. I assured the boys when Benj and I left this morning for
ED, You’re Out
I have already shared ED’s need for isolation and how that stole my social life for the past 15 years or so. But man, I’m
Comparison is Crap
ED knows how to steal joy. That is his job. The only way he wants me to be happy is if I’m following his rules
What Ifs . . .
I have never considered myself a worrier. I mean, I get nervous about things. I wonder how something is going to turn out. I might
What Love Does
Going to Melrose was Benj’s idea. I had agreed to see a counselor, but Benj took it a step farther to getting an appointment at
Food I’m Finding Out I Like
For far too long, my excuse for not eating something on my “Do Not Eat” list has been that I don’t like it. Anything I
Thanksgiving 2016
Thanksgiving as the first day home. As we were walking over to church this morning, the closer we got the more my heart started to
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Home. Shaved legs. Different clothes. Tallies accounted for. How do I know I”m home? my loud boys, unlocked bathroom I can use without asking, shower
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
So my last email from Melrose. What will you read to put you to sleep each night? Today has been a good day. I look back