Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now
Don’t get me wrong. Therapists are a vital resource, and everyone should have affordable, easy access. From talk therapy to … Continue reading Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now
Tag: CBT
Trauma Stuck Points
Between my twelfth and thirteenth birthdays, I became a different person. At 12, I was still skipping down the corridors … Continue reading Trauma Stuck Points
Writing the Impact Statement
Pine needles drop from branches out my window. First, they grow brittle, fading from green to ochre. Then, all it … Continue reading Writing the Impact Statement
My Thoughts Are Mostly Nonsense
This year a study found that we have around 6,000 thoughts each day. That’s a whole lot of self-talk. Most … Continue reading My Thoughts Are Mostly Nonsense
Planning for Happiness: Four Tips for the Happiness-Resistant
Shit will happen. And it will happen on its own timetable. There is absolutely nothing any of us can do … Continue reading Planning for Happiness: Four Tips for the Happiness-Resistant
I Feel Ashamed of My Chronic Illness
It was the second-to-last assault. Jonathan was my best friend at the time, and when he stepped forward to hug … Continue reading I Feel Ashamed of My Chronic Illness
