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Single Parenting College Kids With Anxiety
I don’t know if it’s some planetary alignment or just plain exhaustion lately, but I’m tired. And yes, I slipped up so I need to get back on the quit wagon. But I did make it 10 days without smoking … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, divorce
Tagged anxiety, bad behavior, college kids, depression, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and anxiety, patience, quit smoking, therapist, videogames
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Quit Day 6
On Valentine’s Day, I began feeling sick with a cold. With each puff of the few cigarettes I chose to inhale, I felt that yuck. If you’re a cigarette smoker, you may know what I mean. The mind wants a … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love
Tagged cigarettes, cold turkey, emotions, ex-wife of a narcissist, lungs and grief, quit smoking, smoke free
30 Comments
Why Do We Write?
Excerpt from A Star Is Born – another poignant moment to share with you. “Look, talent comes everywhere, but having something to say, in a way to say it so people listen to it, that’s a whole other bag. Unless … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love
Tagged A Star Is Born, being authentic, blogging, Bradley Cooper, encouragement, Lady Gaga, movie moments, music, truth, wordpress, writing
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I’m Now Seeing A Younger Man Once A Week…
Did I get your attention? I’m laughing because for those of you who know me, you’re wondering what I’m up to and for those that maybe don’t know me, you’re thinking – cougar? LOL Cougar…in my dreams…more laughter…hmmm….nah…. But no. … Continue reading
Feeding Both Wolves
I don’t know if you’ve heard the story about the wise grandfather who tells his grandson about the two wolves fighting inside each of us. While I’m shortening the parable so that I don’t bore you by being long-winded, the … Continue reading
Why Smoke?
Well, so far, day 5 is going good. I’m still too stuffed up with this cold to smoke which helps tremendously. But I know that I am a work in progress in the whole quitting smoking arena. I think many … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, finding happiness at 50
Tagged advice, breaking bad habits, cigarettes, guilt, health, quit smoking, relationships, shame, smoking after divorce
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Quit Day 4
I didn’t plan on quitting. I know you’re supposed to do that countdown thing, but I woke up on Friday morning with the mother of all head colds and so I haven’t been able to even think about smoking. I’ve … Continue reading
I Won’t Be Narc Bait Anymore
I was raised by narcissistic parents in addition to a narc brother. Trained by the narcs, I am a people pleaser, a fixer and I wear my heart on my sleeve. I love deeply. I am an empath. I don’t … Continue reading