The Dreams That Do Not Make Any Sense For weeks now, I’ve been having dreams that leave me puzzled when I wake up. They’re vivid, almost cinematic, and they center around someone I never expected—let’s call him Rob. Rob was killed in a motorcycle accident by a drunk driver. The irony? That driver was onContinue reading “The Dreams That Do Not Make Any Sense”
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The Cry That Never Comes…
It’s been about 105 days since I returned to work, and lately, I can feel that familiar wave of anxiety creeping back in—the same kind that once pulled me under. The tightness in my chest, the racing thoughts, the sense that something is unraveling even though I’m doing everything “right.” What’s strange is that IContinue reading “The Cry That Never Comes…”
Knowing That You Are OK…
So today was the first day since I was back in the office, and I finally ran into one of the 2 people who had made my life really difficult over the last year or so. I was unsure of what my reaction was going to be. Was I going to have a panic attackContinue reading “Knowing That You Are OK…”
Therapy In A Nutshell
“It’s okay not to be okay.” – Michael Clifford What happened in my life over a year that made me decide I needed to take some time off work and participate in a Intense Out-Patient Program (IOP) Therapy Program. One of the things I needed to deal within therapy was learn how to grieve theContinue reading “Therapy In A Nutshell”
May 27, 2025
I woke up, got dressed and took the 15 minute drive to Salt Lake Behavioral Health for my first group therapy session. I was nervous about participating in group therapy. So I went in with an open mind, but still nervous of not being able to “spill my guts” so to speak in front ofContinue reading “May 27, 2025”
Thursday May 22, 2025
For a long time I have been putting off going to a psychologist or therapist. I always felt like I was too busy and didn’t think it would help. I have tried a few times. So because of the issues I have been going through I decided to give it another try. So I loggedContinue reading “Thursday May 22, 2025”
April 10, 2025
How quickly a half century has gone by. I struggled a lot when I turned 35. Even more when I turned 40. Turning 50 has taken an emotional toll. As of right now I don’t feel 50 is the new 20…yet. So much has happened over the last 50 years, that I’m definitely not goingContinue reading “April 10, 2025”
January 29, 2025
“Happiness Can Be Found Even In The Darkest Of Times If One Only Remembers To Turn On The Light.” -Albus Dumbledore A Day We Will Always Remember A little background: On January 20, 2025, we met with the doctor because Corey had not been feeling well for a couple of weeks. He said that heContinue reading “January 29, 2025”
A Quarter Century
“New year — a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.” — Alex Morritt Reflection is always best to do at the end of the year and at the beginning of the next. Today being January 1, 2025 I am very glad to seeContinue reading “A Quarter Century”
Thursday December 12th, 2024
Tomorrow will be Friday the 13th. I always think of my dad on Friday the 13th. He always loved Friday the 13th.. He turned 13 on Friday the 13th. We are still preparing the house and front yard. I have been having a hard time with mydepression and anxiety. All the craziness at work withContinue reading “Thursday December 12th, 2024”
Behind The Brown Door 