when I have to work with (or for) other people I get overly frustrated
Why is it that when I have to work with (or for) other people I get overly frustrated just because they are irrational and they don’t know what they are doing & they won’t listen to anything I tell them? People only take advice from others they feel respect & support them. So even […]
How do I find peace + happiness when surrounded by so much negativity?
How do I find peace + happiness when surrounded by so much negativity? How do I let go of other peoples perceptions of what I should be happiness + accept that I should be happy with the blessings in my life no matter how small + seemingling insignificant. Sometimes you just need to walk […]
Why is it hard to organize for things that I care about?
Why is it hard to organize for things that I care about? It’s just hard to keep it all in your head. So get a calendar and make yourself one task list — not scattered notes. Being organized is a skill and like all skills you learn it starts out scary but keep at […]
What should I do to stop my classmates teasing me?
What should I do to stop my classmates teasing me? They’ll stop teasing you if they don’t think it’s making you feel bad. Making you feel bad makes them feel powerful. So don’t react to them, or think up a few verbal jabs back. The best way to love yourself & build confidence, so […]
my mother thinks she has my dad trapped in the basement and paces around the empty house glaring out the windows
Here are some good places to call for the person who wrote this card: Samaritan hotline number. 877-870-HOPE. For anyone who just needs to chat about anything. Mental Health referrals: 800-221-0053, the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health So it has come to the point where my mother thinks she has my dad trapped in […]
I need to reinvent myself… Is leaving the right thing?
I need to reinvent myself. I know leaving is the right thing. … Is leaving the right thing? Sometimes you leave only to discover that you carry your problems with you. If your problem is a person or a place, leaving is pretty smart. But if you’re simply hoping from your gut that shaking […]
WHEN WILL MY LITTLE SISTER STOP HITTING PEOPLE?
WHEN WILL MY LITTLE SISTER STOP HITTING PEOPLE? Little sisters get paid to be annoying. It’s part of the contract. Do you think you were an angel or a cute little devil? Probably a bit of both. Sisters don’t stay little forever. Hang in there! Some day you’ll be best friends if you can […]
I want to be there for my sister, but that will involve forcing her out of an unhealthy situation.
I want to be there for my sister, but that will involve forcing her out of an unhealthy situation. Is it okay to force her to be “unhappy” b/c I think she’s “unhappy”? Make contact with family & friends. That will give you a reality check as to whether to intervene or leave be. […]
If I don’t believe in God anymore who should I pray to?
If I don’t believe in God anymore who should I pray to? You are the person who answers your prayers. It’s within your power to change your life. Start by making a list of what’s making you happy & what isn’t. Spend some time with a friend and make a plan. You are not […]
How do you overcome the guilt of not saving someone?
HOW DO YOU [I] OVERCOME THE GUILT OF NOT SAVING SOMEONE [who passed] ? [THE ONE YOU [I] LOVE] You didn’t stop 9-11 either. Sometimes there’s nothing you can do. You need to get active & get your mind off this. Join a volunteer group or some other club. Make friends. Live your life! […]
