I’m with 2 best friends at a spa weekend. Just booked a ticket to the west coast for Thanksgiving. My coworkers and I went out for drinks Friday night then played with makeup at Sephora for an hour.

Boa Noite!

I honestly Did not take your comment as bitchy. It was an important wake up call for me. You did plant a seed. You are right. WTF was I doing? I actually have been rereading your comment and it’s helped me this difficult week. I am Journaling, Meditating and working through this with my therapist.

Soul searching as we speak.

I’m tempted. I just may do that.

Nordstrom Rack. Great prices. Good for work clothes and fabulous shoes.

Jezzies, man advice? I was played last week and I am doing all the self-care things. Talked with trusted friends, therapist, meditation and journaling. He is good. He actually fooled me and I thought I was immune.

Good for you. I’m successful in 2 fields at both my jobs. My father insists on bringing up a painful experience where I was let go due to a nasty jealous undermining boss. The day I stood up to him I set an ultimatum. “ If you continue this, knowing it still is a is a hurtful experience, I will leave and stop…

Hugs baby. Good boy.

Which dating site are you using? Looking for recommended ones. Thanks.

Hired someone to clear clutter, clean, organize and help me redecorate apartment. She’s into the tiny house movement and we have great talks. Worked out 3 times. Ordering new bulbs for my full spectrum light box- it’s been gray here in the northeast. Eating more salads. Increasing my meds b/c it’s the winter…

Self care for delayed stress: Pajama Days. Sleep 😴 eat sleep some more. Drink lots of lemon water. Read, journal, listen to soothing music. Herbal tea. Funny movies. 😴. I usually wake the next day rested, clear headed and with more motivation.

Create a LinkedIn profile. Does your university have a career/internship office? Use that. Research any companies online and click on link that says internship or volunteer.

Remember abuse is a vicious cycle. He will act nice until you return then he will abuse you again. Get out now.

Blood pressure back to normal. It was high! I’m losing weight. Eating healthier.  

I’m sorry for your cousin. Please let her know things can get better and she will, in the long run be better off. These stories remind me of the fabulous Huma Abedien who finally divorced her dick of a husband.  

From one clinician to another: You Rock! 83 cases? Way too much. Take the October vacation. This is YOUR mental health. That’s priority.

Puppy get well! Dragons and White Walkers, eliminate those nasty people.

Get better sweet girl.

You, mom and dad stay safe.