Dear Friends, Well, there is much to be disheartened by. The passage of that bill is so disappointing. Not surprising, but still disappointing. I am so sad and upset over it. It represents so much of what is wrong with this country, and its implications will be disastrous for many, including disabled people. So thatContinue reading “Happy Fourth of July”
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My most precious person’s birthday
Dear Friends, I am so moved by your responses to my last post. Thank you for receiving my words. I am here to share lighter thoughts! It was my mom’s birthday this week. She is a sprightly seventy-six. I am so cherishing my life with her. We have a lovely home and routine. She isContinue reading “My most precious person’s birthday”
My Thoughts
Dear Friends, Well, I think some of you might not like what I have to say here. I know I once stated my desire to keep this page apolitical. That has been mostly what I have done. But it is hard to do so when my identity and existence and needs are entangled in politicalContinue reading “My Thoughts”
Out of Control
Dear Friends, Wow, I have had so little energy lately! The pain and healing take a lot. It is so draining. But that doesn’t mean that I have been calm. I actually have had tremendously explosive dysregulation. It is what caused this injury in the first place. And it has continued into my recovery. IContinue reading “Out of Control”
For my dad
Dear Friends, I am coping with my arm, but it is such a drain on my energy. It is a lot of work to heal I guess. Thank you for your continued supportive messages. It was recently the seventh anniversary of my father’s death. It is astounding to me how it has been so long.Continue reading “For my dad”
On regulation
Dear Friends, Well, an appropriate time to share our next All Our Brave Hearts episode, on the topic of regulation. I am very unhappy and uncomfortable with the broken arm. So these thoughts on regulation are timely, even though we recorded this three weeks ago. Read and/or listen here: https://allourbravehearts.substack.com/p/ep-22-the-work-of-regulation You can also listen onContinue reading “On regulation”
Oops
Dear Friends, Well, bad news. I broke my right arm very badly. It hurts so much! Wow. I will have surgery on Saturday. It seems so far away. Fortunately, I am able to spell with my left hand. A newfound skill that I hadn’t know I had, but I am sure glad I do. WhatContinue reading “Oops”
It is spring
Dear Friends, I am so marveling at the spring blooms and longer days. It is like a wonderful awakening. My mom has made the gardens flourish. I love it! I am also entering a new season. With my new aide and day program, I can spend time away from the family and the house. ItContinue reading “It is spring”
To My Mother
Dear Friends, Happy Mother’s Day! This is not a sufficient way to honor mothers. It is not enough to applaud them with flowers and meals once a year. Mothers are chronically undersupported and underappreciated. Our society treats mothers with such entitlement and neglect of the basic needs that would make their lives easier. I amContinue reading “To My Mother”
I am better a bit
Dear Friends, Thank you for your kind concern. It is so appreciated! I love this community. I feel a bit better. Still on edge, but able to rest more. Still prone to sudden outbursts. But less volatile. I am feeling that my body is out of sorts. I wish I could better control how IContinue reading “I am better a bit”
Danny With Words 