Thanksgiving is next week. As I’ve shared before, the holidays are hard for me. For all kinds of reasons, November and December are difficult months for some. We’ve had some unexpected expenses recently and they’ve reminded me again of what needs to be heard and better understood: access to money and resources is often what … Continue reading It’s not really ok for you to expect people to spread Christmas cheer just because you don’t want to be uncomfortable.
Tag: emotional health
Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy.
I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel. - Charlie Brown Charlie Brown helped me understand that I love jazz before I knew what jazz was. Vince Guaraldi is what I associate with Christmas music. When other … Continue reading Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy.
Off the Diving Board
Every weekday afternoon during the school year, my children bring me their folders. Our older child resents this, feeling that their word about whether or not there is something for me to see is enough. Our younger is oblivious, happily bringing me their green folder with no concern as to what is inside. As usual, … Continue reading Off the Diving Board
Toilet Brain
There are times when life just hurts, and the fear related to that pain engulfs me. My executive functioning begins to wane. My keys don’t end up in their normal place. I drink coffee out of measuring cups, because the counters are full of dishes and there are no clean mugs. I pull my medicine … Continue reading Toilet Brain
Beka Tucker 