Dealing with Mental Illness for Friday, December 24, 2004

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Friday, December 24, 2004

I'm not okay, but that's okay.

For many years, I drove myself crazy trying to have a perfect Christmas, Easter, vacation or any other event. Then I became an alcoholic. My goal was just to stay sober and later to stay sane and sober. Nothing else mattered. The funny thing is that our holidays got better. Not completely. Not all... Sign in to see full entry.

Can I stand to be alone?

This week Brenda is learning to be alone. She has a hard time with it. She was together in the womb with her sister and has shared space with someone ever since. But in order for her to make her own friends, she must be alone. Loneliness is a common problem, but it is enough more predominant among... Sign in to see full entry.

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