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Past- Sammy the Seal was one of my favorites, not sure why. I did buy me a copy of it a couple of years back though- it was fun to reconnect with that book.
One of my favorite books when I was younger and even now is the Secret Garden. The idea of being able to retreat to and come alive in the safety of a secret garden of my own has been a positive one for me throughout and has been instrumental in portions of my healing journey.
Thank you, Caprice, for starting this thread. It has reminded me how much reading has been an effective coping strategy for me that I've used since I was little. The ability to escape reality for a while into another found in a book has been a godsend. I think it is time to pick up another good book.View Thread


My life, for a long time, has felt totally out of control. Way too much going on- working full-time, grad school full-time, family demands, health problems, etc. Everyone wanting so much- too much. The expectations and guilt trips. The huricane of emotions, flashbacks, nightmares, medication side-effects, tears, anger, and exhaustion of this healing journey. It is never ending. It feels like my life is ruling me rather than me ruling it. I've had enough! It is time to put life in order.
So, my new year resolution this time was- putting my life in order in all its aspects- work hours, school hours, physical environment, health, finances, family expectations. I'm not expecting to solve all of these issues, but I am going to make a hug dent in things.
My focus the last several weeks has been to put things in my physical environment in order. The house has become the family repository of all things junk. No more! I've got everyone in the house on board. We have been sorting and purging the junk- and organizing the stuff that will stay. I've made trip after trip to local charities, recyling center, and trash yard with car loads full of stuff, It is amazing how much calmer I'm feeling inside and how much more energy and motivation to keep the process going.
I have a long way to go to have my "life in order," but I'm getting there and it feels great!View Thread

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