Anxiety . . . is an illness of “what-ifs.” The mind takes the most minuscule threat and blows it up to–not even huge proportions, just unrealistically large ones.
Positive
My 2020 Curriculum: Adulting 101
I should schedule days where I am a little girl and days of adulting.
What She Said, November 4: Maria Bamford
“I never really thought of myself as depressed so much as paralyzed by hope.” – Maria Bamford, Comedian
Five Steps to Escape Catastrophe Island
Here’s the thing, Mom. You’ve been living on catastrophe island. But it’s uninhabitable. It’s not conducive to life. It’s time for you to get off the island.
Please, Mr. President
With all of these amazing examples of strong women before and after me, I have finally found the courage to give the President of the United States another chance. Maybe he does not understand what innately powerful women need to stay strong in these difficult days.
The Gloria Sirens 