“She’s Gone Forever”

Journey Toward Healing

My therapist went on leave for two weeks. I knew about this for two weeks before her break, and during that time, I didn’t think much about it. More importantly, I didn’t know how I felt about it. Like I told her in our session two weeks ago, I’m happy that she’s making time for herself, and taking this break. In Thursday’s session, she brought up her leave again, and asked me whether I want to discuss it and how I feel about it. I can’t really remember what I answered. It’s like a chunk of my memory has been erased (I’m so tired of this happening). So I don’t know what I had said. But I appreciate that she always discusses this topic, and tries to make it easier for me. She doesn’t just throw me into the deep end.

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I Got To See My New Grandson!

I got to see my new grandson this weekend!  He’s so tiny!  He wasn’t supposed to be born until August 1st, so he’ll be in the hospital for several weeks.  He weighs about 4 pounds.  He’s gained a little bit of weight since he was born, three weeks ago today.  I even got to hold him!  We even got a few pictures, including one of four generations – my mom, me, my daughter and the baby.  Priceless!

I hope everyone is having a great summer so far.  It’s been very rainy here.  I hope we see some sun soon!  We’re supposed to get some next week.  I can’t wait!

Till next time,

— Joyce.

NEABPD is presenting at the NAMI Convention June 28 to July 1 and thanks NAMI for its blog on borderline personality disorder during this month. – Borderline Personality Disorder

Source: NEABPD is presenting at the NAMI Convention June 28 to July 1 and thanks NAMI for its blog on borderline personality disorder during this month. – Borderline Personality Disorder

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | The Stigma Associated with Borderline Personality Disorder

Source: NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | The Stigma Associated with Borderline Personality Disorder

How Emotions Are Like an Open Ocean With BPD | The Mighty

Source: How Emotions Are Like an Open Ocean With BPD | The Mighty

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | Supporting Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder

Source: NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | Supporting Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder

How to Be a Witness to Your Thoughts | World of Psychology

Source: How to Be a Witness to Your Thoughts | World of Psychology

I feel Empty Inside -3 Fixes for Feeling Nothing | Sext, Text & What’s Next: Teens, Young Adults & Technology

Not just for teens:

Source: I feel Empty Inside -3 Fixes for Feeling Nothing | Sext, Text & What’s Next: Teens, Young Adults & Technology

A Struggle With Social Anxiety – BORDERLINE MAMA

Source: A Struggle With Social Anxiety – BORDERLINE MAMA

Prefrontal Cortex Critical to Containing ‘Emotional Spillover’ | Psych Central News

Source: Prefrontal Cortex Critical to Containing ‘Emotional Spillover’ | Psych Central News