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I am an older female version of the human species. Ok, ok, that and 4.50 will buy you a cup of coffee, eh? Blatant usage of the term, eh? It best come out right now, before rumours start, yes, I am Canadian…A transplanted one, but still a bonified canajun! I was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. Left there at 24 for the Seattle area. Which probably saved my life. I love New Orleans, I just can’t live there. Was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety and depression within a year thereafter, 1985ish. Many year’s ago and experienced different labels depending on the flavour of the month in either the medical or mental health system. I fit the common storyline of the evaluation to one’s final appropriate diagnosis yes there are assumptions in that statement, … Where was I? At present ????, no not that kind of present, it’s somewhat scary but I like where I am in terms of receiving good help from a trauma therapist. I work hard as a determined active participant in my healing and recovery. There are probably some roads not identified yet, but currently, I’m seriously working on all things DBT coupled with mindfulness and meditation. My biggest issues are emotional triggers when interacting with others, not being able to handle the honesty of my own emotions and dissociation. That may sound short and simple. But the maladaptive behaviour triggered by each occasion can be exhausting. Hence, trying to be a better me, for me, is in full swing.
Personally, I like people. I love existential conversations, playing darts, music, fishing, cooking and dogs. I am very fortunate to be married to the same person for 20 years who completely accepts all that I am and who unconditionally supports me.
I need to quit writing and move on to discover some of you. Please say hi, if you see me. ????