Hello Pausers,

My therapy appointment went well. In the past, my experience was spent sitting in a chair and airing all my problems and angst. At first, I was great about keeping my appointments but as time passed I would cancel or reschedule until I eventually stopped going. This style just did not work for me. And to be honest until I…Read More

Hello Pausers,

With all the health chaos behind me, I am focusing on the here and now. Last week, my therapist said that I focus so much on the past and “what if” everything in the future. She then asked if I am ever present. If you haven’t already guessed I have anxiety and OCD. And she said this this is classic for someone with both these…Read More

Hello Pausers,

So I brought up Xanax withdrawal. Thought I could touch upon that a bit today since it pertains to the information I found last night. About two months ago, I went through a health scare. It actually felt more like a crisis. What started as leg weakness and pain turned into a cancer scare and a benign growth on my brain. I know…Read More

Hello Pausers!

Im just gonna jump right in. I celebrated 2 years of sobriety on Mother’s Day. Does it get easier? In some ways yes. In others not so much. I say YES to waking every morning with a clear head, being present for my children, going to a doctor’s appointment (if you know you know), remembering my yesterday and just getting…Read More