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Life is #$%^ing Hard!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by ~drew

Nine months ago, I had a major surgery–an organ was removed. As of today, I am mostly recovered. There are still some activities that cause me to swell at my surgery site–mainly digging holes in the ground. I’m okay with … Continue reading →

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Crazy-Brain part 2

Posted on October 6, 2017 by ~drew

Hello Again! Its ~Drew, back for part 2. Its been a week since I wrote Crazy-Brain. A lot has happened since then, mostly internally.  First, after a week of level 10 anxiety and panic attacks, I finally came down. It … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Approval of Others (as a way to escape approving of myself)

Posted on November 18, 2012 by ~drew

I can remember in 5th grade when Mrs. White hit me over the head with a magazine for asking for my missing homework assignments, again. Now I can freely admit that I was a hyperactive child and thus a nightmare … Continue reading →

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That Moment…

Posted on October 21, 2012 by ~drew

There is that moment when you realize that the game is rigged, the rules are one-sided (and not favoring you), you have lost, and there is nothing you can do about it? Today is a day like that. I find … Continue reading →

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