Uncategorized – Minding my mind

Avoidant

An avoidant is a personality disorder that is marked by poor self-esteem and an intense fear of rejection. People with the condition often avoid social situations to avoid these feelings. Or, an avoidant attachment style is a pattern where individuals steer clear of emotional closeness and tend to minimize the importance of intimate relationships, oftenContinue reading “Avoidant”

Valentine for Meghan

I regret causing you pain. It hurts me too. I’m sorry for the times I reacted from fear instead of love. I’m sorry for the moments I withdrew instead of communicating, for trying to control what I should have trusted. I’m learning now — learning to listen better, to slow down, to speak with careContinue reading “Valentine for Meghan”

Thoughts

I know there is science backing this, but I really am frustrated about the thoughts running through my head the moment I lay down at night and no idea what, or how to express any of it when it comes time to sit here. Last weekend was MMV’s 45 birthday and I sent her aContinue reading “Thoughts”

Winter Blues

This Winter reminds me of those from my youth. With a November birthday, I often celebrated with some sledding, snowball fights, and hours trying to warm up after the days activities. While, the snow and cold didn’t hit until Mid-December, we haven’t really had snow like this before February in a long time. You won’tContinue reading “Winter Blues”

Investing in…

Let’s say that you have two children and give them a weekly allowance of $10. It started at 5 years old, and they are both now 18 years old. Child A, took that money and bought a toy, treat, downloaded a song, or whatever. Child B, put the money into a piggy bank and nowContinue reading “Investing in…”