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Closure is a dirty word, and a lie (TRIGGER WARNING)
I've discussed this with my (most excellent) psychiatrist, and I wanted to expand upon it here.
Basically, whenever anyone asks or expects that I have gotten closure in regards to my history of childhood sexual abuse, rape, abusive relationships and sexual assault, I am offended and hurt. Closure is a myth, a lie perpetuated by those who are afraid ( Read more... ) -
Not filtered, but could be very triggering. Use caution.
On gaming and the rampant use of the word "rape" (work in progress)
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My problem with faith
It's common knowledge on this blog that my mother is a crazy, born-again fundamentalist Christian, and has been since I was 12. As such, you're probably familiar with the stories I've told - such as her calling me at work and attempting to exorcise the demons that were making me mentally, emotionally and physically ill. There are other tales about ( Read more... ) -
10 Christmas wishes (late, I know...)
Step One - Make a post (public, friendslocked, filtered...whatever you're comfortable with) to your LJ. The post should contain your list of 10 holiday wishes. The wishes can be anything at all, from simple and fun ("I'd love a Hermione icon that's just for me") to medium ("I wish for _____ on DVD") to really big ("All I want for Christmas is a new ( Read more... ) -
Addendum (unlocked)
In regards to this post from a couple of days ago ( Read more... ) -
I am mentally ill (unlocked)
I am 31. I have been unable to work since March of 2008, when I had a breakdown at work. Since then, I've had to change doctors, when the first one treated me like an idiot, laughed at me, and generally was completely unprofessional. I've attended a program that was good when I was in it, but left me with no followup. When that ended in August of ( Read more... ) -
Word Challenge #3
This week's word is: IMMEASURABILITYRules ( Read more... ) -
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Here's a game, comments screened. My mom plays this by herself in downtime, and I've taken to doing it at work when it's quiet ( Read more... ) -
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This journal is friends only.
If you have arrived here and would like to be added, please leave me a comment telling me so and how you came across my journal. If you are added, I urge you to read the following entry, it says much about who I am and what I'm currently struggling with. As well, this entry will give you some insight as to what I've ( Read more... )