Tag: stress
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The sound of SILENCE

After I dropped my mom off at home My brain had alone time with this information…1/2 way home I was OMG like my body started to get a very heavy feeling and my eyes were tearing up. I made it home safely with some buzzing in my ears and when that went away there was…
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Going on a cool adventure

Today we are going on an adventure. Hopefully we can manage with the flare bear and get him to take a chill pill so we can do something fun as it’s the weekend and I just want to do something instead of sitting in the house. Take a ride in the car …roll down the…
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Good intentions…change of plans!

The narrator discusses personal challenges, including a cancelled vacation and family health concerns. They contemplate a baby shower but decide to delay it due to current stressors, emphasizing adaptability amidst life’s difficulties.
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C is not for Cookie 🙁

The writer is stressed about their mother’s potential diagnosis of pancreatic issues, leading them to cancel a vacation to provide support during this uncertain time.
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If you can’t do it…buy it from a good bakery !

As I was planning what to bake for my future daughter in-law’s bridal shower and passing along suggestions to my mom. I was trying to be mindful as to ask for things that wouldn’t require a lot of time and cause both of us pain. Looking at things that would be both tasty and…
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Have great time! I think I will be ok !!!

The author reflects on her husband’s trip to visit his parents, expressing mixed feelings about being left behind. Meanwhile, she prepares for a successful international walk with her growing team, appreciating her husband’s support and last-minute changes.
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Sleep…a precious commodity!

The author describes a battle with sleep and chronic pain, emphasizing the importance of quality rest for managing flare-ups and daily functioning, while expressing frustration over daily challenges and societal perceptions of sleep.
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Field Trip!!

The scouts’ final meeting involved a trip to an ice cream shop, complicated by permission slip issues and difficult behavior from one child. Despite challenges, the outing concluded positively, leading to hopes for growth over the summer.
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D’oh! Pacing ??

The author expresses a preference for completing chores in one day to avoid prolonged dissatisfaction and guilt, despite physical discomfort.
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The power of a question…

The author reflects on how responses to the question “how are you?” vary based on the relationship with the asker, highlighting a personal incident in a waiting room where an acquaintance overshared his health issues, prompting contemplation on communication boundaries.
