Author: Serenity
Manipulation at it’s Finest
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Why do people think it is ok to manipulate people? I will never understand it. And unfortunately, I am a person who gives in to manipulation too often. It breaks me down, makes me feel like crap, and I just give in. I have been trying to work on getting…
Leap of Faith
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Have you ever had an issue that you couldn’t figure out how to fix it? No matter how many things you tried nothing is providing you answers. So you finally hear something that is unconventional. Do you give it a try or stick with what you know? I recently had…
Childhood Trauma
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I truly believe that everyone has some amount of childhood trauma. No matter how great their life was. The people who dealt with abuse, rape, abandonment, manipulation, gaslighting, etc. The list is never ending it feels like. I am one of those that went through a lot on that list,…
Dealing with Loss
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I have dealt with a lot of loss in my life. Numerous pets, friends, family, etc. Most recently was my grandma four months ago. She was suffering from a rare cancer as a result from the Camp Lejeune water poisoning. We’ve known about it for about four years now and…
So Small
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Have you every had any one person or even multiple people do everything they could to make you feel small? I know I have. Relationships, my family, people who I called friends, employers, etc. I will never understand why people feel they need to make others feel small so they…
Chronic
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Personally for me, my chronic issues are a huge factor in my mental health. I have chronic migraines and GI issues. I feel like my GI issues play a huge role in my mental health. I have had them my whole life and no one can figure out what is…
Burnout. Real or No?
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Do you believe burnout disease is real? School, work, life, for anything really. I’ve been discussing it with my therapist lately, and I 100% believe it is a real issue. She gave me a handy little tool to kind of self diagnose what level you are currently at so you…
Ever feel worthless?
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Do ever just get in your head to the point of feeling worthless? I do, and have for a very long time. I try and I try to make sure I am making everyone happy, and doing what is expected of me, and trying to go above and beyond like…
Baby showers
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Baby showers are a time for celebration and joy. Right? You are celebrating a loved one bringing a little bundle of joy into the world. I had one I attended this weekend for a very close friend of mine, and I am beyond happy for her. But deep down inside…
Work is overwhelming
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I get most people feel like work is overwhelming sometimes if not all the time, but man is it piling up. I currently work two full time jobs side by side and am a full-time student. Sometimes I just try to push through it and get to the end of…