
18. When he cries
<< 17. Confirmation, contradiction, confusion “Did you find a therapist?” the family counselor asked Urban. My husband hasn’t found a therapist. I understand his inhibition. It took me years to pinpoint and accept my issues and finally ask for help. God knows it’s not easy. You need some time for the idea to settle inside … Continue reading 18. When he cries

17. Confirmation, contradiction, confusion
<< 16. Reassessing two decades / 18. When he cries >> What is all this body positivity we’re bombarded with doing to us? I can tell you what it did to me. Bear with me, this has to do with the story of my mental recovery. It’s not only the body positivity that I’ll talk … Continue reading 17. Confirmation, contradiction, confusion

16. Reassessing two decades
<< 15. Don’t be a superhero / 17. Confirmation, contradiction, confusion >> Things have changed. Not just the little things my doctor expected, like less stress, more calmness, better interactions and fewer fights in our family. Yes, these aspects of life are improving, but they’re not what I want to talk about today. The more … Continue reading 16. Reassessing two decades

15. Don’t be a superhero
<< 14. Unemployment and anxiety / 16. Reassessing two decades >> Yes, that’s my advice. Don’t be a superhero, like my mom was, like I tried to be. Don’t take care of the household, the kids, make sure everybody’s safe and fed, bring in money, put everyone else’s needs before yours and ignore your own … Continue reading 15. Don’t be a superhero
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