Category Archives: Depression

Losing the routine that saved me from manic depression

This analogy will not be perfect, but might make a decent movie review. “History of Violence” is a movie by Canadian director, David Cronenberg. Viggo Mortensen plays Tom Stall, a middle aged man living a quiet life in a small … Continue reading

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The True Nature Of My Being

The signs I’ve slid into a depression should be obvious to me by now. After almost two decades I should at least have a check list by my door, or beside my bed. Dressing in black for days on end … Continue reading

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What if getting rid of my abusive grandmother is just the first step

It has been a month since my mother visited with my son. Her self-imposed exile continues for reasons she won’t share with me, and I doubt I’d understand them if she did. My girlfriend and I have made it very … Continue reading

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We celebrate the abusers in our family with smiles and cake

I will not allow my son to have contact with people who have abused me, my family or my friends. My rule to anyone looking after my son — my father and grandmother are at the top of this list. … Continue reading

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Blood may be thicker than water but you can still drown in it

I will not allow my son to have contact with people who have abused me, my family or my friends. My rule to anyone looking after my son — my father and grandmother are at the top of this list. … Continue reading

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The next few posts will require a password, this is where you get it

On Sunday (09/04/10) afternoon I will begin to publish a series of posts which will be password protected. It’s a very sensitive issue regarding recent developments in an ongoing dispute in my family. And it’s something I need feedback on. … Continue reading

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