​Welcome. 

​You've found yourself on my page... So I assume that you may, like me, be bumbling your way through life struggling with A.D.D./A.D.H.D., P.T.S.D., Grief, Anxiety, Burn Out,  It's real. 

In the last 10 years I have lost: My stepdad, My dad, My grandfather, My grandmother, Two of my bosses who I was really close to, Two of my professors/mentors who were like family, My college best friend and roommate, One of my closest life mentors and guides, and several other friends. That's a lot of grief. 
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I was diagnosed with A.D.H.D. (Inattentive) way back in the 80's and for the most part I bumble through life unmedicated with a series of coping mechanisms that mostly work for me, until I get stressed out, depressed, or the wind blows the wrong way... you know... maybe I should look into that. 


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​I have C.P.T.S.D. from an extremely abusive upbringing with a narcissistic father. Ive just recently come to this realization and am working on working through it. 

​I've worked pretty much since I was 12. Lets just say in Hospitality. ... all the branches: Entertainment, Retail, Food and Beverage, Lodging. My last job broke me... mentally, physically, emotionally... soul crushing. I worked long hours, tried everything, begged and pleaded for communication and involvement and was shut down... I worked myself till I was sick ... and then got fired.  (MY P.T.S.D....was majorly triggered.)

How all this has effected me: 
Well.... I seem to bounce around jobs every two years because I either get bored, or triggered (Or some combination of the two).
Relationships are hard. (Single, crazy cat lady here.) 
I have a multitude of interests and hobbies. 
I have really strong opinions.... which sometimes gets me in trouble. 
I'm fat.... (P.C.O.S. + C.P.T.S.D. + Injury & Chronic pain + just really loving deliciousness & wine... yeah... it's hard)

How I cope: 
Well I'm figuring that out... this page is about that... I'm hoping we can create a community where we can figure out things and support each other in a safe and nurturing space. 

I'm going to explore the things that bring me joy: Cats, coloring, photography, gardening, cooking, wine, discovering new restaurants, snacks etc.  I'll talk a lot about gratitude and working through the dark thoughts... some days thats easier than others. I'll explore working through trauma and any lessons I may learn. Mostly it's going to be a place of healing and kindness. 

Please come along and contribute in a kind and loving way. All are welcome (so long as you are nice).