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 | 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...
by johannasr2 | Feb 2, 2021 | Feelings, Fibromyalgia, My Illness, Psychology
One of those days I spent most of my time, googling the pain in my body parts. I’m shuffling around the house, my feet in large socks. The intermittent pain is sharp and harsh. The chronic pain that just lays there seeking an answer is a low moan in my body. It...
by johannasr2 | Jul 6, 2020 | Family, Parenting Adults, Psychology, Relationships
If you are ignored by a group of people; they just don’t acknowledge you. How do you feel? It is a very strange experience and the resulting emotions are damning. Who would not be diminished by someone who does not acknowledge their existence? No ask for shared...
by johannasr2 | Apr 7, 2020 | Education, Family, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships
We act like we can’t stand our own children What the hay? Everyone keeps meme-ing about giving teachers a jillion dollars and how hard it is to spend the day with their kids. What the, what? One little afternoon with two kids is overwhelming that is because the kids...
