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Apr 5, 2020
Two thought/writing exercises
1) Make yourself a “When It’s Safe” list of all the things you wish to do, when it’s safe to do them. Focus on the joy and pleasure that...
Apr 4, 2020
Numbing! Yay!
I haven’t written for a bit on the nervous system/coping stuff I tend to spout off about because — I’ve been numbing! Yay! Seriously....
Mar 24, 2020
Fear happens
Today I had a major fear spiral. I read something terrifying, when I was tired and hungry, and it overtook me. Here's what I did. I...
Mar 22, 2020
For, and against, gratitude
One thing that’s helping me through this is gratitude. But gratitude has been so weaponized against us, I thought I’d say a little about...
Mar 19, 2020
The old world is gone (don't freak out)
This has been on my mind a lot lately. The old world is gone. Before you start to freak out, keep in mind: that’s true every day. Every...
Mar 16, 2020
Take "predict the future" off your to-do list
Humans have a repertoire of responses to threat. We are seeing all of them, from denial to panic. Lots of factors influence how someone...
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