Today in group we decided that a good way to boost self-esteem was to make a list of everything that we accomplished at the end of the day, instead of focusing on everything we goofed up. It sounds like a good idea, but maybe a little silly, too ( Read more... )

I just finished the book Freak Show by James St. James. It's currently a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, and I think the nod's entirely justified. It's one of the best pieces of YA Fiction I've ever read, which is saying a lot for a GLBTQ book. I have to admit that I don't think it will win the award, the book does have its flaws (the ( Read more... )

Last night was the memorial service for my aunt. It should have been an uneventful evening, but of course my brain chemistry decided otherwise, and I had an acid flashback in church. Jesus danced for me! It makes me wonder how people decide whether they are crazy or are being visited by some heavenly power. Tricky stuff, this religion ( Read more... )

I finally scanned the pictures I took the other day when I went for a walk with my sister. Unfortunately, my computer damn near died in the process. It's going to need replacing soon, but I definitely don't have that kind of cash right now! I might have to take out a loan just to buy a new one; I can't live without my little machine-baby!


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So, it's September, and I'm still in treatment. It's almost a relief to have somewhere to go three times a week, since I don't know anyone anymore. Every day I spend at the computer, waiting for something to happen. I'm not even productive about it ( Read more... )