How to Stop Negative Thoughts
I learned this strategy when I was 18. My mom was in the hospital being diagnosed with morbid obesity, COPD, and congestive heart failure. All my life she'd been too…
How to Enjoy the Holidays Again
Like many of my sisters with c-ptsd, I came to hate the holidays. Especially "The Holidays" - the ones at the end of the year when families are supposed to…
Have a Happy
Historically, I have less of a hard time with Thanksgiving than other holidays. On Thanksgiving, I'm able to pause the busyness of life and focus just on being grateful for…
A Mindfulness Story
Friends, lately I've been thinking of how my life took a positive upturn when I realized I wasn't stuck in my symptoms and did not have to let them define…
"Light Over Dark Valley" by Kelly Hanwright
On not hurting
Once upon a time, I heard a story about a boy who promised himself he wouldn't cry anymore. And he didn't. He said he did this when he was about…
SunBolt by Kelly Hanwright
…damn straight, I see a therapist
As discussed in last week’s post, yes, I see a therapist. The poem I shared on that topic last week is included in the “Regeneration” section of The Locust Years.…