possibilian.

I had my first taste of beer in months last week. Sorghum beer. Man, it was so good. I’m going to see what my therapist says about THAT. I have a bottle of vodka (infused with vanilla bean pods for homemade vanilla extract) and a bottle of legit Guinness (for cooking) that I haven’t touched since I bought them weeks ago, so imho alcohol is not a problem. Woohoo!

oldpinetree:

I want some right now.

Tang + fluff + white bread = ultimate trailerpark food. Delish.

I was given a rain barrel + a gift certificate for a pedicure for Mother’s Day. Best mother’s day presents ever. And Jamin cleaned the whole house, put laundry away, re-organized the kids rooms, and now has left with the kids to go to his mom’s house. I’m baking sandwich bread and muffins. It’s a pretty freakin’ fabulous day.

Thank youuuu!

calmingmanatee:

Anonymous asked calmingmanatee:

Manatee, I’ve been having a really hard time with things lately, and I went to see a psychiatrist today and she made me feel like I was wasting her time and wasn’t helpful at all. It’s my first time ever seeing a therapist and now I don’t want to try another one because it’s hard to tell a stranger personal things and then feel like I’m not being taken seriously. But I’m still having a hard time with things. :(

Oh sweetheart. Come here. Let me hold you.

I am so sorry that happened. I know it doesn’t feel like it right now, but that person’s behaviour is about them, not you. It sounds like they are not very good at their jobs, and have some serious problems themselves. Pity them.

Your problems are valid, and it was out of line for them to make you feel different. It was really brave of you to see this therapist, and even though you got knocked down, you are going to get back up again and you are going to try again and find someone who will take you as seriously as you deserve to be taken. I know this because you are brave, and deserving of help, and because I am going to right here to boost you back up anytime you fall. Please always remember that.

These hard times will pass, and you will be stronger for it. There is nothing in this world you can’t do. I believe in you.

I love you so much.

xox Manatee

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*edit: I was reading the other’s comments on this, and it took this one lady 4 years to find her current therapist. There are a lot of shitty ones, but there are good ones, too. Don’t be afraid to take a stand for your own mental health. You deserve it.

(Source: imathematicus)