My Dichotomy

After writing out and reading, over and over, the list of expectations I feel drive me, I had one very powerful observation.  Each expectation I have for myself is the polar opposite of how I believe I should treat others.  In fact, it is almost as though I believe my ability to treat others properly … read more

Expectations

Because of my trichotillomania and the accompanying anxiety and depression, I’ve been in and out of formal therapy so many times I’ve lost count; cognitive therapy, Christian therapy, psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, group therapy, in patient, out patient – you name it.  So many trees have given their lives so that my story can be recorded … read more

A Big, Fat, Hairy Issue

I have issues. Big, fat, hairy, ones.  HAHAHA!  “Hairy.” Didn’t even think about that until after I typed it. But seriously, I have had a 500 pound elephant sitting on my shoulders for 43 years now, and I’ve had enough.  I don’t know if publicly airing all of this crap is going to help or not, but … read more