Tag Archives: stress

The fire beneath my feet is burning bright.

Posted on May 10, 2020 by tec

A couple nights ago I shared with Chris my ribcage. Years ago (2014) I weighed much less and my ribcage was a great source of pride. I had worked hard for that weight loss. I had worked hard to overcome … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, constructive behavior, Dave Hollis, destructive behavior, eating disorder recovery, growth mindset, healthy food relationship, keto, made for more, marriage, navigating the past, next90 challenge, Rachel Hollis, rachel martin, story time with Jill, stress, the universe, when there is finally a moment where feeling good doesn't feel bad, whole30, yoyo dieting | Leave a comment

Pick up the flashpoint.

Posted on May 9, 2020 by tec

I felt so much clearer after I wrote on Thursday. It was almost alarming how quickly I felt clear again. I called the tax guy and made an appt for the following day and by 1:30pm yesterday, our taxes were … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged communication, doing the hard thing, family, injury, marriage, progress, relationships, seizure disorder, self actualization, shoulder dislocation, stress, support system, the universe, working our programs | Leave a comment

It took some time to survive you.

Posted on May 7, 2020 by tec

I’ve been disconnecting my why and my who from my present the past few days. I’m sure there’s a reason. I’m sure that reason is important. But I haven’t tread there yet. I haven’t come here to pick it apart. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged communication, eating disorder, eating disorder recovery, food as comfort, food don't fix, future me, marriage, my who, my why, navigating, one foot in front of the other, Rachel Hollis, relationships, self awareness, self care, stress, the hard things, writing, writing as therapy | Leave a comment

The minor fall and the major lift.

Posted on December 11, 2019 by tec

What a difference a year (or six) can make. The last two weeks have been one crazy thing after another. My insurance is no longer accepting my doctor and physical therapist, so I either have to change insurance or change … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2019 getting its last bit in, adoptdontshop, all the tags, animal rescue, anxiety, being brave, cat rescue, coping mechanisms, cuddling my rashy boy on the couch, depression, dogs, family, forever silver lining girl, get back up, having good doctors worth keeping, insurance mistakes, kittens, last month of the decade, making phone calls, medical bills, my children are superheroes, my husband is everything, no progress lost, one foot in front of the other, still standing, stress, therapy bills, vet bills | Leave a comment

The sun broke free of the clouds.

Posted on October 16, 2019 by tec

A letter to my husband: He once told you that I feel trapped. And I feel like it’s the biggest disservice he ever did us. There was never ever going to be me convincing you otherwise because his word was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged [ . . . ], a story of us, anxiety, depression, healing, I would have sent this as an email instead but today you have other things going on and I'd rather you read this when you're supposed to, marriage, opportunity for growth, overcoming, stress | Leave a comment

Some kind of light at the end.

Posted on October 14, 2019 by tec

I’m not going to eat tonight. I’m so tired from making decisions I shouldn’t have been making. I’m so exhausted I could cry. I’m so exhausted I didn’t realize I was already crying. I don’t think I’ll ever be able … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged addiction, alt-til my lungs give out, decision making juice, detox, eating disorder, faith, I couldn't decide on the lyric; still not sure I chose right, marriage, my little girl doesn't have any idea she's been the icing, recovery, sleep, stress, there you are | Leave a comment