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how I stopped hating myself

Hello, reader friend. How you doing? I want to tell you how I stopped hating myself. It’s been a journey. Self-hate is an addictive process, and I’m not going to live there anymore. I’ve written about it before, but I have more ideas. If you’re in a place where you part time hate yourself, or… Read More »

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today I choose myself

“Today I choose myself,” I said, lighting the candle on my altar. “Whatever that means!” Hi, reader. How you doing? Are you trying to create change in your life? I’m trying to end addictive cycles of self-hate. The self-hate is related to relationship and where I get my self-worth. I’ve been working on this for… Read More »

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narcan

Hello, reader.  How are you doing?  I cleaned out my cartoon bag.  I found what I could jettison, to make room for narcan. what’s in my bag What do you think?  Does everyone carry around four lip balms?  I’m telling you, they have different purposes!  Well, I ditched two of them. The religious medal of… Read More »

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what withdrawal feels like

“You have no idea what withdrawal feels like,” I told Ming.  We were headed toward home–I’d asked if we could go out for smoothies, then a walk at the park right there.  My pumpkin smoothie was delicious. “I’m sorry you feel despair,” Ming said. “It’s not despair,” I said.  “It’s not just being sad, but… Read More »