Tag: break the chains

• The smoking countdown begins

  

  We have discussed quitting smoking and made attempts. Now, they’re banning smoking on our complex’s property- outside. We do not smoke indoors so quitting is our only option. May 1 is our quit date. I bought patches a few weeks ago because I knew this was coming and I have gum but can’t tolerate it.…

  The Dream Girl

  March 26, 2018

  Health

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• I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of severe trauma for almost 10 years now.

  

  Now, I don’t panic when I hear a man screaming at someone but I do cower when someone is screaming at me. Now, I don’t have the flashbacks when something reminds me of the abuse, but I do still have vivid memories that hit at random times. Now, I don’t automatically believe everyone hates me…

  The Dream Girl

  February 11, 2018

  Health, Uncategorized

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