18. When he cries

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 ~ Nora ~ 1 Comment

<< 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

15. Don’t be a superhero

June 11, 2020June 21, 2020 ~ Nora ~ 2 Comments

<< 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

14. Unemployment and anxiety

June 6, 2020June 11, 2020 ~ Nora ~ 2 Comments

<< 13. Getting flatter / 15. Don't be a superhero >> Everyone tells me not to think about other things right now—unemployment, for example—and to focus on getting better. But anxiety is not an easy issue to tackle, and I’m already worried what will happen when I stop taking the meds. This is another thing … Continue reading 14. Unemployment and anxiety

12. When “mama” turns to “papa”

May 30, 2020June 1, 2020 ~ Nora ~ 2 Comments

<< 11. Panic Attack Thursday / 13. Getting flatter >> There comes a point in most mothers’ lives when their kid will say “mama?” and they’ll answer “no.” This might seem harsh to you—or to those of you who haven’t had to endure the relentless badgering of small children. But the simple truth of the … Continue reading 12. When “mama” turns to “papa”