A little over a year ago I had a breakdown and realized I needed to taking better care of myself. Over the course the next few months, I found a therapist. I found an exercise regimen I could commit to. I found a new dentist. I scheduled an appointment with my doctor. I followed up … Continue reading I’m human, and that’s OK, or it would be, if I was anyone else
Rewiring your Brain, Pt 1 (week 6)
I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. What did "infinite supply" mean to you in CS? What were the consequences of this term in your life? The focus in our house was not so much on "infinite supply" … Continue reading Rewiring your Brain, Pt 1 (week 6)
Trauma & the Brain, part 2 (week 5)
I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. What did the word "demonstration" mean for you in CS? What were the consequences of the term to your life? "Demonstration" is a seriously loaded word. The Demonstration of Christian Science … Continue reading Trauma & the Brain, part 2 (week 5)
Trauma & the Brain (week 4)
I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. What did the phrase "God's Perfect Child" mean to you in CS? What were the consequences of this term to your life? The phrase was a term of spiritual bypassing, and … Continue reading Trauma & the Brain (week 4)
Intro to Trauma – part 2 (week 3)
I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. What did "knowing the Truth"mean to you in CS? What were the consequences of this term in your life? "Knowing The Truth" meant no matter how much you questioned Christian Science … Continue reading Intro to Trauma – part 2 (week 3)
Be the “Good Girl,” Intro To Trauma, part 1 (week 2)
I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. This post is going to be a little shorter than the last one, because Life Happens in Surprising Ways. It may also be a little vague, because I'm not sure I … Continue reading Be the “Good Girl,” Intro To Trauma, part 1 (week 2)
Instantaneous Healing, a Dumpster Fire Doom Spiral (week 1)
I am participating in a Get Wise* pilot program, to keep myself somewhat accountable, I will sometimes be sharing journal prompts and my responses. What did “instantaneous healing” mean to you in CS? What was the impact of “instantaneous healing” on your life? I have never managed to instantaneously heal anything in my life. While … Continue reading Instantaneous Healing, a Dumpster Fire Doom Spiral (week 1)
an amazing healing
A few days before Christmas Kid1 told us they had a “painful lump” on the side of their head, just behind their ear. We checked, and sure enough, there was a lump. It was late in the evening, and there were no other complaints, so we tried to take a picture of it, emailed the pediatrician, and my lizard brain kicked into overdrive with worry.
Soon they’ll know Santa’s not real.
Originally posted Dec. 11, 2016. Santa still isn't real, and in the following years, most of Kid 2's friends have learned this. Sending you peace, love, and joy this holiday season. My eldest child's teacher sends weekly emails to the class to keep us up-to-date on what is going on in the classroom. The most … Continue reading Soon they’ll know Santa’s not real.
CS Relationship survey results
https://emergegently.wordpress.com/2023/08/06/former-christian-scientists-and-relationships-we-left-together/#more-4355 Shout-out to the blogger over at Emerging Gently for his excellent series of posts about relationships and Christian Science.
kind-ism 