August 2013
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Recovery of being you, Perfectly.
When Normal seems Perfect and all others are considered 'mental' and imperfect, there becomes a need to hide that which isn't perfect. We have somehow believed incorrectly, that the majority among us are living perfect lives and it is complete… Continue reading
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On the Road to Recovery
My second visit to Copper Country Mental Health was carrying a carpet roll of 26 Art Quilts…or Art Therapy quilts to be more exact. My Lady is being showcased for Recovery Month at this healing space. Shelly and Joe were… Continue reading
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Toys and Candy
In the jeep today, I listened to Nujood Ali's story, "I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced." What a remarkable girl. She is the first one to break down the door; showing a different way. She is trying… Continue reading
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Protecting my truths.
In an online group, we were having a conversation about journaling, and one women said, her journal is on her computer and password protected, and it struck me as it was her true self that she didn't want known. Or,… Continue reading
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Nothing to Forgive.
I know that churches are built upon the premise of "Forgiveness" of restoring life back to where it was, 'before the sin', to keep things looking beautiful, normal and loving. And yet, I know that this tool is only beneficial… Continue reading
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I Feel Kind.
It is a simple question, delivered with grand intentions, that is felt deeply negative by me. "Will you ever forgive your mother?" This was asked of me. Held at my like a gun. That it is MY fault she… Continue reading
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I am on the Team!
As we work on the details for my Story Line Quilts at Copper Country Mental Health, a contact introduced himself to me as a team member of Trauma Informed Recovery Team. I had to look up the word trauma. "Trauma".… Continue reading
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Uncomfortable.
I am sitting with the feelings of strength after sending the letter to my mother. It is never easy to write what you know they don't want to hear. Nor is it easy to be brutally honest with your self… Continue reading
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Having Boundaries.
Putting up boundaries against family, is not an easy task, and yet, with the statistics as they are, boundaries against abuse, WILL be against someone you know, most often a family member. This is how abuse ends, not with kindness… Continue reading
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The Helpers and the Help.
Yesterday was the first time I had walked into Copper Country Mental Health…after spending a half an hour I left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. I felt the sincerity and kindness…helpfulness and understanding a safe haven for those needing… Continue reading
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