My Heart and Mind Shatter

Restoration – Image by KL Caley Like this old beaten house, my heart and mind are full of grief and loss. Long story short...My daughter duped me and took away everyone in one swish of her razor tongue. All I ever wanted was for my kids was for them to be loved, happy, and have …

My Body, My Choice ~ #TruthfulTuesday

Photo by Duanu00e9 Viljoen on Pexels.com This week is a hot topic for Truthful Tuesday. It's an important topic that should be discussed, and there are always two sides to every opinion. Please respect mine. I am going to be writing absolute truths about my situation and my body. I will also be giving my …

Confessions of the Dark ~ #RXC 226

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com "Dig deep..." she said, "and look inside yourself" as she scratched out notes on her notepad. I rolled my eyes a bit and slumped in my seat. I wondered what she was writing down on that piece of paper. I couldn't see it, but I bet she was doodling. She …

Embrace your discomfort [Reblog]

Originally posted on INSPIRATION AND EMOTIONAL COURAGE: MENTAL ILLNESS, ADDICTION, AND RECOVERY: “Emotional pain cannot kill you but running from it can. Allow. Embrace it. Let yourself feel. Let yourself heal.” – Vironika TugalevaEmbrace your discomfort

My Friday Truthful Tuesday

This week's Truthful Tuesday from PCGuyIV asks: Have you ever felt that one particular activity seemed to be consuming more of your life than you were happy about? Was it work, a hobby that got out of hand, health concerns or something else? Lastly, have you managed to take back control, or does it still …

Handling Stress ~ #FPQ 154

Fandango's provocative question this week is… What do you do to reduce or relieve stress in your life? I have several ways to calm myself when I am in a stressed mood. The first is writing. When I focus my energy in the direction of my work, it helps me immensely. If I am unable …

E.M.’s Song Lyric Sunday on a Monday

I am running behind on my Sunday posts. I was engrossed in my football games yesterday, and on top of that, I had some mental stuff happening. The football distracted me pretty well. This week the Song Lyric Sunday's theme was songs that feature lyrics of Concern, Fear, Fret, Worry suggested by Fandango of This, …

Dragging My Behind … Sleepy Ramble

Last night I think I was a bit manic and racy because I had insomnia like crazy. I was up too late, and so today, I feel like my arse is following behind me on the floor. (How many of you just saw a dog scooting their butt on the ground? Haha!) 😀 All jokes …

Comfort Zone of E.M. ~ #Bloganuary

Image Credit: Bloganuary When I uprooted my life and moved to California, I left my comfort zone. I only had utilities to pay. No car payment, and no house payment. I owned my land, and everything was mine. Now I stay with family instead of having my own place, but it is not a bad …

E.M.’s World – 1/3/2022

It's weird typing the date as "2022", but it really is a new year. I am sure it will test, challenge, and frustrate me like all the other years, but at least I will do it with a smile for the most part. With that said, this post is for Melanie B. Cee's Share Your …