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Ten Important Fibromyalgia Facts

National Fibromyalgia Association 1. ALWAYS believe in yourself emotionally and physically.  No one can tell you what you are experiencing is not real!  FM is a chronic medical disorder just like diabetes, hypertension, & asthma.  While there are still gaps in our complete understanding of FM, the symptoms are real, & patients’ concerns are legitimate.2.… Continue reading Ten Important Fibromyalgia Facts

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The Path Not Seen — Return of Dragons

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir After two soul-crushing treks into the wilderness; one where I came within millimeters of plummeting off a cliff before arresting my fall and the next where another fall and injury sapped my strength and caused me to doubt my ability to… Continue reading The Path Not Seen — Return of Dragons

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Psychiatric Hospital Stay 2001 Part One

My Journal What a day! Checked in at 1:00 and processed at 3:00. Next step is the questions, why so many questions. Telling your traumatic experiences to a stone-faced woman waiting for her shift to end. Now a strip search and off to search my bag. No CD player or wire bound journal someone may… Continue reading Psychiatric Hospital Stay 2001 Part One

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How Would Jesus View Prosperity Gospel Preachers?

Jesse Duplantis recently asked his followers for money to purchase a new $54 million private jet, explaining that God wanted him to have it. He later backtracked on those comments, saying that he just wants his followers to “believe” for the jet, not necessarily pay for it. However, given that he’s still accepting money from… Continue reading How Would Jesus View Prosperity Gospel Preachers?

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Through the child welfare kaleidoscope: A Therapist view

By Sheri Pickover and Heather Brown June 27, 2017 The amazing feature about kaleidoscopes is the endless, ever-changing scenes and complex patterns they reveal to anyone who takes the time to look. The gentlest of rotations invites a new and oftentimes completely different perspective on the same set of colorful shapes. Working with children, adults… Continue reading Through the child welfare kaleidoscope: A Therapist view