richardfromnyc
Status: Completed Writing How to Deal with Estrangement/Depression. Available at http://amzn.to/20GrQib . Thanks!
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- Being that it is my Birthday today, I think it is an auspicious time to reflect on some new goals. But, before I work on that, I have to work on my general gratitude for having been on this planet now for a full 56 years, wow, hard to believe, but...
- Being that it is my Birthday today, I think it is an auspicious time to reflect on some new goals. But, before I work on that, I have to work on my general gratitude for having been on this planet now for a full 56 years, wow, hard to believe, but...
- Hi Everyone,I have no clue why I prefer metaphors over the direct words themselves, but for me it speaks to me sometimes in ways that the words, of someone telling me to just stop being so glum ever does. For example, using the analogy of a dark...
- For years, I have read the experiences of fellow parents on this site, a site which serves as a great place of strength and support, but one which no parent ever dreamed of being a part of when raising their children. I have also written on this...
- After 10 years, of being abused by the estrangers, I declare, my right, to live, with and for people that care about me, and my right, to keep growing, improving and forfeit the mourning, crying, lamenting and moaning over those who disregard my...
- Hello All, I think we had a great first day, there were so many ideas shared on what we could all do to have a better, more productive day for ourselves irrespective of the views or behavior of the estrangers. So, hope we can keep the ball rolling...
- After many months and years reading the posts here, most quite horrifying, as well as my own experiences over the last decade, I am suggesting that perhaps one of our daily 'strengths' can actually be to participate in a challenge where we better...
- Hello All,Some of you might recall my ping pong back and forth as to what to do in this case where my daughter sent me an email telling me that I could not be at her wedding cause her mom would be. I see sawed between saying nothing and being angry...
- Hello All,Some of you might recall my ping pong back and forth as to what to do in this case where my daughter sent me an email telling me that I could not be at her wedding cause her mom would be. I see sawed between saying nothing and being angry...
- Anyone have any good recommendations how to stop negative thinking? books? online?I want to do whatever I can to train my brain to think positive so when I do get there, I will be able to deflect any perceived insult and just have an "I am Fine"...
- I have thought too much about this. For the last week, I have done almost no work because I cannot focus. I take continuing ed at NYU and have done zero work on that as well.I have read many opinions, answer my daughters original email telling me...
- I have thought too much about this. For the last week, I have done almost no work because I cannot focus. I take continuing ed at NYU and have done zero work on that as well.I have read many opinions, answer my daughters original email telling me...
- After alot of wrangling over whether or not to send something and what it should say over the last 7 days, I had sent ED the email below yesterday afternoon. I received this from her a couple of hours ago. What do you think? Thank you for bearing...
- After alot of wrangling over whether or not to send something and what it should say over the last 7 days, I had sent ED the email below yesterday afternoon. I received this from her a couple of hours ago. What do you think? Thank you for bearing...
- I have been trying to psyche myself up to find a way to be happy despite the estrangement situation.If anyone else has any proven methods, that would be great.Of course my first thought is vodka, shots of tequilla, beer or pot.But, I do not drink...