This comes with a trigger warning. In here, I hint at self-harm/suicide, and I discuss sex, sex therapy, and sexual trauma. I have been withholding information. The reason? I'm not sure. A good portion is shame, but that isn't it. It could be that I am still trying to figure out if this is my … Continue reading Here’s A Secret For You
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Grace to be Human
When I was at Steps Recovery/Deer Hollow in Utah, part of the graduation process included having others in the house writing messages in a book you found meaningful. I chose More Beautiful Than Before by Steve Leder. Two of my favorite people in Utah desecrated the book by writing words that give me the heebie-jeebies. … Continue reading Grace to be Human
Out of the Woods
Sometimes, we get so caught up in something that seems important that we miss what IS important. We can't see the forest through the trees or the trees in the forest. I graduated from a private college with essentially two majors. One was counseling, and the other was theology. A good share of my core … Continue reading Out of the Woods
Grab the “Biff Pick”
I recently ran across a thought on the internet from a writer I’ve never met who calls himself “Just a Poet Guy.” “Becoming a highly self-aware person is a double-edged sword. You’ll mostly know how to do better, but be prepared for the punishment you’ll serve yourself every time you consciously make a choice to … Continue reading Grab the “Biff Pick”
Burn the Boat! 