I think I've said it before, but I would really like to find and read a well done dissertation on PTSD in gang members. It almost makes me want to take that forensic psychology degree program that online college keeps bothering me for (to end a sentence with a preposition, which I haven't).

I've heard that you sympathize the way that you grieve. I grieve by curling up on myself and shutting everyone else out. Oh, and by eating (sometimes). This means I absolutely suck at showing sympathy ( Read more... )

i have tried so hard to be up this holiday season. i love the holidays, i love the decorations (after Thanksgiving). i have the cutest new Santa earrings, and some bright, colourful vests. holiday recipes are zinging back and forth. traditions are upheld, presents are planned and bought (hopefully), and i hear excited babble from co-workers about ( Read more... )

as i crept off to lay in bed in the dark, Nan and Saru came in to see if i was ok. i came home crying and Bub explained to them what had happened. i hid at my computer for awhile but my head hurt so i was seeking darkness and quiet ( Read more... )

yesterday i went to Honey's K graduation and Saru's 8th grade graduation. they were both on honor roll. Nan's grade were good too, but she wasn't on honor roll this time (?). at Saru's ceremony we were out in full sun for 2 hours. i didn't think about it ahead of time, so i didn't bring any sunscreen or a hat. i really do know better, really. my ( Read more... )