This fall, I will begin my 30th year teaching! So much has changed since I first started, which I’m sure is what happens with any job. But even from year to year, I have to adjust to changes in my routine. And if you know me, I value my routines highly! I’ve enjoyed a fewContinue reading “Dealing with Change”
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Bad Days
Yesterday was not a good day for me emotionally. I didn’t get great sleep the night before, which I’m sure had a significant impact on my feelings. On my drive to work, my mind spiraled with negative thoughts about my performance at work, my significance to others regarding friendships and relationships, my workout life, andContinue reading “Bad Days”
Taking Things Personal
I know that everyone takes things too personal sometimes, but I feel like I have mastered the art. From a text that might go unanswered for a few hours to a cryptic interaction with a new person, I can make almost anything revolve around something I did poorly! I understand that many people have thisContinue reading “Taking Things Personal”
Fatherly Approval
I ran across a post recently that talked exactly how my father parented me. He would have been considered part of The Greatest Generation, being born in 1911. He was considerably older than my mom and was 60 years old when I was born. Typical of many men at that time, he considered his greatestContinue reading “Fatherly Approval”
It’s Been A While…
It’s been well over a year since I’ve last posted anything. Many things have changed in my work life and the groups that I have been a part of, especially in the last few months. It has given me some time to reflect on my healing and my journey in recovering from my past sexualContinue reading “It’s Been A While…”
Holiday Check-ins
As the holiday season approaches, I want to encourage you all to check in on your friends and family who you know are survivors. Although we may appear to be alright, the holidays can be a very traumatic and triggering time. From my experience, sexual abuse occurs far more by family members than it occursContinue reading “Holiday Check-ins”
Sorry for the past few months…
I haven’t posted anything here in a long time, but I realized that I get caught up in life just as everyone else does. Work, family, gym, groups, and friends can make it very easy for me to put off writing during this time. I’d like to think that I’m more dedicated than I am,Continue reading “Sorry for the past few months…”
Striking a Balance with Hobbies
As an introvert, many of the hobbies that I involve myself center on things I can do alone. I love reading, and most of the time, I like a quiet still environment to fully get into the story. I can read with others around and sometimes when others are watching TV, but it isn’t theContinue reading “Striking a Balance with Hobbies”
Healing Through Spirituality
One of the most difficult and most powerful aspects of our lives is our spirituality. I believe that our spirituality also can heal us tremendously. Unfortunately, many people have used spirituality and the Church to abuse us and take advantage of us sexually. My hope is that all survivors will be able to look pastContinue reading “Healing Through Spirituality”
Improving Mental Health
One of the most important parts of healing in our journey as survivors is improving and maintaining our mental health. I believe that there are a variety of ways in which we can have a healthy outlook on our lives. First, and most obvious, is to find a therapist. I’ve been participating in therapy sinceContinue reading “Improving Mental Health”
Harry L. Estes 