I knew that my PsyD program was going to personally impact me, but I guess I underestimated just how quickly and radically it would require me to examine my understanding of myself. In my basic clinical and counseling skills class we have begun working on assertiveness. This is an area that I have both anticipation [...]
I’m an incredibly stubborn person. I will stick with a decision for a very long time when I see that there is a glimmer of hope for success. But there comes a time where all the signs I used to be able to point to, to hold on to seem to totally fade away. It [...]
Timing is a bitch and nothing is ever simple. Commitments to preserving something cherished, but the aching to transform it to something new. My breath keeps catching in my chest with these words, these truths, only to be convoluted by logic and the desire to do what is right. We are good and we are [...]
Relationships do not always turn out the way you hope. Unlike all the romance movies, books, and songs, loving someone isn’t always enough. Happy endings do not always mean what you hope it will mean. Sometimes, you have to release your expectations of the fairytale ending and find joy in the friendship gained. Sometimes letting [...]
Patience, taking things slowly and as they come. I get it. I even understand why this is important. Now if only I can help that little kid inside understand all of this.