Who Am I?

When I think about who I am, it is difficult. I have a mental illness. I want to be able to say I have a bachelor degree in journalism but my mental illness has kept me from getting an internship to allow me to finish my degree. I want to be involved in things more …

Merry Christmas

Christmas to me has always been about family and not about the gifts. I don't get into the holiday as much as I used to. I don't watch Christmas movies, listen to Christmas music or get into making Christmas cookies. I stopped caring about decorating. The only thing I enjoy on Christmas Day is being …

What Is Living With Fear Of Abandonment Like?

Growing up, I always worried about when my parents would come back home. I would ask them what time they will be back when they left. If they didn't come back at that exact time, I called them until they answered or I heard them coming through the door. I remember questioning them like I …

I Am Ready For Christmas

I have heard horror stories from some of my favorite bloggers about Christmas shopping. Yesterday, I went to Target after work to pick up my sisters gift card. I went at night. There was a lot of traffic and the store was busy. I parked in the far back away from everyone so I could …

Holiday Update

I haven't done much when it comes to preparing for Christmas Day. I have one last gift to get. I did pick up one gift so far for my nieces. This time of year, thought of going out bothers me. There is too much crazy people and parking lots aren't safe because people are in …

Blogger Recognition Award

This is my first time being nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award. I am so happy  BeckiesMentalMessnominated me. I love her blog. She gives good advice and motivation. My blog is not as good as hers. Rules: 1. Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you and provide a link to their blog. 2. Write a post …

Working On Us Week 27 – Mental Health and Holiday Season

BeckiesMentalMess has come out with another holiday prompt. Check out her blog if you would like to participate. I don't have too many memories or stories to share about Christmas with my family. When I was little, I loved watching a Barney Christmas movie. It was on a tape and not a DVD. Every single …

What did I ask for this Christmas?

I remember when I was younger my family would receive so many toy magazines in the mail. There would be Toys R Us, Fleet Farm, a discount one and more. I would go through all of them and think about how I wanted them all. Some of them I even recalled seeing on TV. If …

Blogging Insights #11 Getting Personal

Salted Caramel has come up with a list of personal blog questions. I feel like my take on how personal I am on blog changes based on what I feel like sharing while I'm writing. Below are my responses to her questions. 1. Do you blog under your own name or do you use a …

How To Make Friends When You Have Social Anxiety

I was diagnosed with social anxiety in middle school. Since then, I have never had any real friends, only people I talk to. Before that time, I did have a couple friends. After a while, we different apart. I have had a difficult time talking to people and feeling comfortable around other people to make …