As I recently was reminded, we sometimes have to re-experience the pattern to know we’re outgrowing it…
Upon Reflections
02: Auditing My Life
Regardless of how you experience the intention and impact of infidelity, we all are manipulated by the stories, expectations, promises, ideals, traumas, and fears we bring to the experience. We are the fictional Everyman seeking to protect the imagined safety of the stories, even as the stories eat up our lives.
71: Now What?
We don’t see the world as it is, we see it as we are ― Anaïs Nin There isn’t much to…
61: Relational Blackjack
I was never confused about Painter’s decision to end the relationship. Although I was hurt and sad, I was never confused. I understood.
59: Thoughts on Kindness and Toxicity
Painter is unsafe and dangerous for me because I struggle to see her for what she does. I sometimes forget how skillful — and willing — she is at getting other people to carry her water.