The following blog posts all touch on the topic of the use of or abstinence from alcohol:
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March 6, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 1/27/09)
I feel dirty: More on my deepest shame
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April 8, 2008 – Part 1
(Posted to the blog on 2/11/09)
My spiritual journey – Part 1: Raised with very conservative Christian beliefs; Had paranormal premonitions of other people’s deaths; Went to a Christian college
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April 23, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 3/15/09)
Beating up myself: Should I leave therapy? No way I’m apologizing for lying as a kid to protect myself
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April 27, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 3/18/09)
I was totally unprepared: I’m willing to take steps to keep myself safe
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May 4, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 3/19/09)
Secrecy vs. privacy: Maybe I won’t tell you everything
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June 15, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 4/7/09)
A trapped tiger: Ponderings about healthy expression of emotion
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February 10, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 6/25/09)
In search of a way through: Continued difficulty dealing with my emotions motivates me to find another therapist
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February 15, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 6/27/09)
What I want in my life: Therapy homework – What I want in my life
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March 15, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 7/17/09)
Borderline cluelessness: I believe I could have borderline personality disorder; I question my T’s ability to handle my case
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March 17, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 7/21/09)
Ants take over: I need to “just talk” without interruption; I am not able to stay positive; I think anger can be good
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March 28, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 7/29/09)
Saving me from myself: I am able to keep myself safe despite being tempted by the lure of destructive habits
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May 24, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/24/09)
Getting to the root cause: Guess what?!? I’m a control freak!
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May 28, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/31/09)
Taking stock of the damage: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – self-esteem and personal power
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June 1, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 9/2/09)
My body tells the story: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – my physical body
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SPOTLIGHT
(Posted to the blog on 9/4/09)
Spotlight – I’m Just FINE: Spotlight on a great blog
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 9/15/09)
Lasting effects – Part 2: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – non-sexual relationships, physical touch
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 6
(Posted to the blog on 9/23/09)
Lasting effects – Part 6: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – compulsive behaviors
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July 7, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/28/09)
Choosing numbness over pain: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – mental illness, self-injury, isolation, addictions
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SPOTLIGHT
(Posted to the blog on 11/3/09)
Spotlight – Letting Go: Spotlight on a great blog
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July 12, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/9/09)
Hidden memories: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – the experience of remembering
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READER INPUT
(Posted to the blog on 12/4/09)
Reader Input – Nose dives: Discussion on the causes and prevention of emotional nose dives
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SPOTLIGHT
(Posted to the blog on 12/5/09)
Spotlight on a great blog: All Who Wander Are Not Lost!
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October 13, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/2/10)
A big empty ache: A hug from my ex-therapist has a strong effect on me
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SPOTLIGHT
(Posted to the blog on 4/14/10)
Spotlight – The Rapacious Creditor: Spotlight on a great blog
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January 17, 2010 – 8pm
(Posted to the blog on 5/24/10)
Please stop spinning: Feeling overwhelmed by flashbacks and triggering
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February 5, 2010 – 9pm
(Posted to the blog on 7/7/10)
Melting down – 9pm: Most of all, I need to be heard
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