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Unanswered questions Biological

Sometimes, when I’m sitting around feeling sorry for myself, I wonder why my biological parents didn’t want me.  The story my brother told me was that I was taken away from the home because of neglect. That’s all he had … Continue reading

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Not good enough

After the shitty day I had at work I think I’ll talk about not feeling good enough. Not being good enough to have a decent job. Not good enough to have a decent position in a shitty job. Not good … Continue reading

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Toss up

I have so many thoughts in my head I don’t know which to talk about. Should I talk about my anxiety and feelings of never being good enough, never getting a good job again?  How long is my brain going … Continue reading

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Kind Words

Yesterday I had individual therapy. Even though we talked about things I’d done in the past that still doesn’t make me feel very good about myself, I left feeling pretty decent. I wasn’t sad or depressed, or disgusted with myself. I do … Continue reading

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Walk for LifeĀ 

Dear Family and Friends:  On Saturday, September 26, 2015 I am participating in the 13th Annual Centerstone Walk for Life 5k to raise awareness about depression and to prevent suicide. Centerstone helps families in crisis with mental health and addiction … Continue reading

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Tired life

Well once again it has been months since I’ve written. Lax again on the obligation I’ve set for myself to write you at least once a month. Has it really been so long since I’ve felt like doing anything? Seems … Continue reading

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Life’s Shit

My last post had been sitting in limbo for months. So yes, it has been months since I’ve written in my blog. For a while I didn’t have anything to say, I thought everything was going along fine. Learn from … Continue reading

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I’m still here!

Today is October 1, 2013. Today is my birthday. Today I’m 50. Today I’m still here.

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WALK FOR LIFE

http://manateeglens.donorpages.com/WalkforLife2013/LisaValkenaar Manatee Glens Walk for Life On Saturday, September 28, 2013 I am participating in the 11thAnnual Manatee Glens Run/Walk for Life 5k to raise awareness about depression and to prevent suicide. Manatee Glens helps families in crisis with mental … Continue reading

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Passing the test.

This week has been good, up until today. I think I did a good job of maintaining some level of sanity, happiness. I worked hard in the yard and fixing the pool all week. Sure does feel good to be … Continue reading

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