PTSD Therapy: Bubbles, Tiny Bubbles
This week sucked. It’s 90 degrees in Seattle. I’ve been in PTSD hell since April 20, and I fired the third therapist in a row who doesn’t have a fucking […]
Tag Archives: Depression
Book Review: Brave Enough
Desperation is unsustainable. – Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough Cheryl Strayed is an abuse survivor akin to Grandma Gatewood. Her hike of the Pacific Coast Trail was featured in the book and […]
DSHS: Discrimination and Abuse of Power
It’s likely to be the biggest opportunity to help people. – Kevin Quigley Kevin Quigley promised change when he was appointed to be secretary of DSHS. He’s delivered change. The […]
PTSD: Discrimination and Abuse of Power
The Americans with Disability Act theoretically applies to mental and physical disabilities. I say “theoretically” because it appears that lobbyists for people with physical disabilities believe that mental health issues […]
Book Review: House of Peine (Daughters) by Sarah-Kate Lynch
It’s summer! I invite you to join Sarah-Kate Lynch as she transports us to the Champagne region of France. The House of Peine evoked blissful memories of celebrating the harvest and my […]
PTSD Antidote: Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salts & Bubble Bath
Who knew? I’ve been in PTSD hell since last June due to never-ending bureaucratic bullshit that should never, ever happen. But, it does. Hopefully, this ended on Monday, 4/14/14 ~ […]
Inspiration: Self Care and Value
Abuse survivors are conditioned to dance to the narcissistic perpetrator’s tunes. The narcissist’s needs matter. Our needs don’t. Oh, hell to the NO! We can’t function properly if we don’t […]
Book Review: Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen
Two books have changed the trajectory of my life. Ironically, both were written by Anna Quindlen: Black & Blue and Still Life with Bread Crumbs. Actually, Black & Blue changed the trajectory of […]
Holy Crap! I’m Officially an Old Broad.
When did this happen? I’ve never admitted to middle-age. Now, I’m officially a crabby old goat, a cranky old broad, a cantankerous old bitch. The operative word is “old.” Solid-gold […]
Farewell, Dear Visitors
This is my 548th post, and it will likely be my last. I will never find a survivor story as powerful as Pat Conroy’s The Death of Santini. He captured the […]
Anne Caroline Drake 