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Five Minutes

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I’m trying something new I saw another blogger do. I’m giving myself 5 minutes to write whatever comes to mind. I’m pretty sure this will be some manic rambling but thought I’d give it a try. Yesterday was my birthday and it was fantastic, however I went into a manic episode that persists today, and no telling how long it will last.

39 Going on 40

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It’s been a hell of a year. But I made it out the other side even through all the emotions this year has brought. Today I turn 39, the last year of my thirties, and I still question where I am in life right now. This year I went to rehab twice, I almost lost everything I have because of that, some intense relationship issues with people because of my relapses, I’ve lost teeth due to drug use and...

Spiritual Affirmations

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This is the fourth in a four-part series with affirmations for the different parts of my life that I use. Affirmations can be a strong and beautiful way to remind yourself of your worth. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that we are worth the life we are living. I learned a lot about affirmations and how they can be incredibly helpful and supporting while in treatment.

You Are Not Unique

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You are not unique. Never have been, never will be. And that’s ok. This may seem like a harsh and insensitive thing to say to someone but hear me out. We all have things that are unique to us, like the way we look, the way we talk, the way we carry ourselves, our personal interests, etc. However, the struggles we live with are not unique to us. And that’s a good thing. I lived for a long time...

Queer Affirmations

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This is the third post in a four-part series with affirmations for the different parts of my life that I use. Affirmations can be a strong and beautiful way to remind yourself of your worth. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that we are worth the life we are living. I learned a lot about affirmations and how they can be incredibly helpful and supporting while in treatment.