Slipping backward

I was starting to beat myself up yesterday.  Doubting myself, wondering where I was going, why I was trying so hard. 

I was able to keep somewhat calm by reminding myself I have a mental illness.  And that no one expects me to be strong through this except myself.  “Show yourself some grace”.

Trying to put the pain and health issues on a shelf of its own, knowing it’s there, but trying to keep my focus elsewhere. 

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