Tag Archives: mental-health

I WILL NOT GET SICK

Posted on December 9, 2013 by joey

My wee ones are feelin poorly, and I’m not feelin well, either. Moo’s got a cold, but Sassy’s got a whole other puke etc thing goin on. My tummy is churning. I think it’s trying to trick me into putting … Continue reading →

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Better than A Scaredy Cat, Not quite as Awesome as a Duck…

Posted on October 15, 2013 by joey

I’m winning at anxiety. I’m not going to declare I’ve won. I don’t even know if that’s possible. But I do know that I’m feeling…normal? normal-er? better? Let’s stick to better. It’s been about three years since I was diagnosed. … Continue reading →

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In the Dark

Posted on May 2, 2013 by joey

While the sun is up, doing dishes in front of the kitchen window is so pleasant. But at night, I don’t like it. The impression is creepy; me, with the light shining over my head, and darkness on the other … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of Oatmeal?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by joey

One of the first things sufferers of anxiety need to learn is not to ask why we’re having anxiety.  The truth is, people with anxiety usually ask whys of everything, and so not asking why we’re having anxiety is a … Continue reading →

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Forever Isn’t Long Enough

Posted on April 16, 2013 by joey

Today I called upon one of the many mentors in my life, my fairy godmother. She is a cunning, vibrant, artistic, sprite-like woman who always inspires me.  She bought me my first little black dress, and on New Year’s Eve, … Continue reading →

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My Grass Will Be Greener

Posted on April 14, 2013 by joey

Sometimes, like when I’m placing metal ornamental palm trees into a half-empty basket on the bathroom floor, to make room for mouthwash on the vanity, I get freaked out that my husband hasn’t gotten a job yet. We’ve been here … Continue reading →

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Got North

Posted on March 19, 2013 by joey

I didn’t die, I just moved. It’s a big blur, the last few weeks of my life. “No, just one layer of pepperoni.” “It’s a two-topping special and so double the pepperoni..” “You can’t make the pizza with just one layer of … Continue reading →

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The Joads meet Noah’s Ark meets Livin in a Van…

Posted on March 12, 2013 by joey

All packed up.  House empty.  Hotel FULL. In addition to runnin around packin and cleanin like a freak for the last six days, I also had a moving sale for two of those days. While all this was going on, … Continue reading →

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Charmed Life, One Can Hope

Posted on March 7, 2013 by joey

As we headed to the gate this evening, with our extra boxes and our sick children in tow, I turned to The Mister and said, “You know, I don’t know what we ever did to deserve the  blow after blow … Continue reading →

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Moving Madness

Posted on March 6, 2013 by joey

My apologies, my life has been a little bit hectic lately.  Okay, my life is always a little bit hectic, and recently it’s been wicked frantic and frenzied. I’ve been waiting for about three months, just waiting, to be given … Continue reading →

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