Burnout. In the book “Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny” by Kate Manne, a fascinating concept is introduced: Human Giver Syndrome. Human Giver Syndrome is the belief that some people (the givers) are supposed to exist to put all of their energy into creating comfort and success for other people, and to be attractive and available, physically and emotionally, at … Read More
More than a few chapters. In the story that is my life I’ve experienced many c…
More than a few chapters. In the story that is my life I’ve experienced many chapters. Like many of you, some chapters are pretty awful. I’ve survived: Childhood traumas Eating disorder Parentification Victimization Learning disability Poverty Relationship violence Emotional / psychological abuse Dysfunctional family patterns Where I’ve been is not where I am today. Those chapters will not define me. … Read More
Questions The questions I get, every day: 1) what’s wrong with me? 2) when w…
Questions The questions I get, every day: 1) what’s wrong with me? 2) when will I stop being this way? 3) does that make sense? 4) why am I like this? 5) is there something wrong with me? Answers: 1) you are a human having a human experience, the full range of emotions and responses to this jagged life. 2) … Read More
Last week I had the opportunity to sit down with @john.a.brink for his @brink_g…
Last week I had the opportunity to sit down with @john.a.brink for his @brink_group podcast called “On the Brink”. It was one of those conversations that stays with you. From survive to thrive is the story of John, living in a war zone and then immigrating to Canada, he’s open about his own struggles with ADHD, PTSD and his experiences … Read More
Books I always have 8-12 books my bedside table that I’m reading. Yes, at the s…
Books I always have 8-12 books my bedside table that I’m reading. Yes, at the same time. I know this makes some of you linear / organized / process oriented folk uncomfortable but it’s my style. A little bit of all, all the time. My therapist brain allows me to keep track 😜. Here’s a few worth sharing: “Stolen Focus: … Read More
Under water or on the rise? Sometimes I can’t tell the difference between feel…
Under water or on the rise? Sometimes I can’t tell the difference between feeling under water with workload, stress, self doubt and the feeling of coming up for air, cresting the high water mark, and rising above until that moment I realize, “I’m ok again”. That’s because the energy it takes to rise up, resist the default setting and fight … Read More
Posted @withregram • @cjspennington When do you feel your most authentic? Some…
Posted @withregram • @cjspennington When do you feel your most authentic? Sometimes slowing things down is necessary. No sounds. No tech. No demands. All the distractions gone quiet means I have to face the things I’ve been hiding from. And that’s ok. #jaspernationalpark #jasper #pyramidlake #winter #dogwalk #nature #getoutside #naturetherapy #movementismedicine #mentalhealth #riseup #renew #parkscanada #jasperalberta Source