Family
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The author reflects on upcoming celebrations like birthdays, Christmas, and New Year’s, expressing mixed emotions due to past experiences with her ex-husband. She contemplates spending the days alone, working, volunteering, or seeking support. Despite uncertainty, she looks forward to overcoming the challenges and embracing a new chapter post-separation.
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The author reflects on the challenges of their tumultuous relationship with their alcoholic son, marked by cycles of co-dependence and toxicity. They made the difficult decision to stop enabling their son, resulting in deep fears about losing their grandchildren. Struggling with grief, especially after the loss of another child, the author grapples with feelings of…
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The author expresses discomfort with someone observing their personal spaces, drawing a parallel to a past experience. Despite wanting to showcase thriving independence, the individual seeks to limit the observer’s involvement, expressing a desire for eventual complete detachment. Navigating this transition proves emotionally challenging, amplifying the longing for ultimate liberation.
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The writer reflects on their struggle with fear of change in relationships, fearing loneliness and seeking to be the catalyst for change in others. They share experiences with their son and ex-partner, realizing the need to accept reality and not cling to false hope. They emphasize the importance of recognizing people’s true nature and not…
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The author faced a difficult decision to ask their alcoholic son to leave the house due to his inappropriate behavior. The son’s defensive reaction confirmed the necessity of the decision. Despite feeling anxiety and sorrow, the author found inner calm and relief, recognizing the importance of setting boundaries for both their healing.
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The writer grapples with the daunting parallels between their son and an ex-partner who caused similar distress. They detail the son’s harmful behaviors and their own internal conflict, questioning responsibility for fostering such attitudes. The emotional turmoil of contemplating intervention or eviction weighs heavily, compounded by a longing for supportive partnership.
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Embracing Honesty: My Journey of Healing
abuse, Addiction, Artistic Creations, calm, Dating, Family, Friends, garden, Healthy Boundaries, Interests, Joy, Letting Go, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, Music, nature, Psychedelics, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, sex, Therapy, travel, Writing
The author reflects on the decision to share personal journals publicly through blogging, inspired by Sarah Millican’s autobiographical book. Writing helps process their journey through divorce and healing, including controversial topics like psilocybin use. They emphasize honesty and vulnerability, hoping to aid others by sharing their truth. Despite concerns about judgment, the author prioritizes authenticity…
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The writer grapples with the conflict between “should” and “need,” rooted in a childhood where self-care was deemed selfish. Despite relentless work at home and emotional turmoil, the decision to prioritize self-care begins to ease their anxiety. Ultimately, they affirm their right to prioritize their wellbeing and embrace self-care as essential.
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Pivotal Moments TRIGGER WARNING – Includes discussion of sexual assaults, abuse, family breakdown, criminal behaviour and homelessness. 30/06/24 By the time I reached fifteen years old, my relationship with mother and her husband (Rassgat) had utterly broken down. She’d long since made it clear to me that she valued her relationship with him more than…
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Reframing Childhood Trauma: Unveiling Harmful Beliefs
The writer traces the link between traumatic childhood experiences and harmful adult behaviors, focusing on a specific incident of unjust punishment. The impact of this experience is examined, revealing the writer’s journey of self-healing and recognition of unhealthy coping mechanisms. Through mindfulness and self-compassion, they seek to overcome past trauma and embrace their true self.
Jessica's Journey 