by johannasr2 | May 8, 2022 | Family, Love, Parenting, Parenting Adults
Have you ever been confused by your actions? The issue is that my heart wants something and I’m not making it happen. For many months I have been confused by this behavior. I’m someone who makes things happen. If I set out to get a certain job, I get that job. If I...
by johannasr2 | Feb 15, 2022 | Family, Fibromyalgia, Haters, My Illness
Between Acute Pain, Acute Ignorance and the Opiate Death Crisis Random thoughts after surgery: It was so surreal that I lost my time and space in the universe. I had spine surgery this morning, I CAN’T FIND MY PHONE. I DON’T CARE. I haven’t cared since I started...
by johannasr2 | Dec 28, 2021 | Family, Fibromyalgia, My Illness
Photo by visuals on Unsplash This is how it started: My disease (fibromyalgia) did me in. Over time, it’s gotten worse and my ability to participate (in anything) has waned. Also, I have lots of arthritis and the pain can be excruciating.I can shop. I can go onto my...
by johannasr2 | Sep 19, 2021 | Family, Love, Parenting, Relationships
It is the way of humans to see that each generation is an improvement upon the last. I remember that gorgeous day when she was born like it was yesterday. I woke up in labor; I had been waiting for this overdue baby for awhile. She wasn’t really overdue, her due date...
by johannasr2 | Jul 5, 2021 | Addiction, Family, Parenting Adults, Psychology
I get that working with an addicted loved one can be traumatizing and cause anger and pain. What I don’t get is all of the anger pushed outward, to be pressed on others who are *at best* sideliners to the drama unfolding in the family. Addiction can and does tear...
