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Let’s Be Bricks, Together

July 28, 2016RoryCoping Skills, Domestic AbuseCoping Skills, Coping Tools, Tear down the wall, Toolbox, Wall

They say that there is no love like a mother’s love. That a person doesn’t know how much love and devotion they can possibly feel until they have children of their own. For some, I suppose that’s true. For me, it doesn’t work that way. It’s just that I once loved someone so much that they took some of my love away forever: My mother.

Yes that's me.

PTSD and Feeling Helpless

May 26, 2016terminallyintelligentCoping Skills, Mental Illness, PTSDChildhood Abuse, Childhood Memories, Childhood Trauma, PTSD

My childhood trauma sometimes triggers a cycle of events that leave me in a no-man’s-land of helplessness.

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Why Are Manic Episodes So Chaotic?

January 17, 2016RoryBipolar, Coping Skillsbipolar disorder, Mania, Manic, Manic Episode4 Comments

If you’ve lived anywhere other than under a rock, you’ve likely heard horror stories of folks with Bipolar Disorder. Thankfully, they aren’t all true for everyone, and many are exaggerated.

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George’s Tree

November 25, 2015RoryCoping Skills, Daily Update, DeathCoping Skills, George, Grief

Today I got to see some of George’s family. His sister and her family were here visiting George’s mom. Jenny and I swung over to say hi before they left town again, and to see the new addition. George’s mom and step-dad had a beautiful Sycamore planted in his honor on their terrace. (Pictured above)

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No!

Sometimes You Have to Tell Your Therapist No!

October 22, 2015RoryCoping Skills, Daily UpdateTherapist, Therapy2 Comments

I love therapy. I love it to bits. My therapist is kind and funny, and brings me out of my shell. Sometimes, though, she puts me on the defensive. I’m going to talk to her about it today, but I wanted to share with you guys while it’s on my mind. Sometimes, at the end

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I am Still Fighting

She’s Done Chasing Happiness

October 20, 2015RoryAnxiety, Coping Skills, DepressionAnxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Guest Post

Today, I have a treat for you. A darling girl (who I took to prom once, full disclosure) reached out to me, and asked if she could share something on Terminally Intelligent. I hope you enjoy Brittni’s stirring words as much as I did. I live my life in a fluid discontentment between anxious and

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Summer Sadness, or Autumn Apathy?

October 2, 2015RoryCoping Skills, Daily Update, DepressionCoping Skills, Depression, SAD5 Comments

Try Loving Yourself First

September 22, 2015RoryCoping Skills, Daily Update2 Comments

Folks, if you want to be there for anyone, at any point, anywhere, ever, listen up. It’s your first job to take care of yourself. On flights, the flight attendant tells you to put your own mask on, then help the people next to you. You know why? Because you can’t help someone if you’re passed

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Can I Borrow Some Money, Son?

September 18, 2015RoryCoping Skills, Mental Illness, PTSDChildhood, Childhood Memories, Father, Mom, Money, PTSD2 Comments

It's My Fault, Can I Fix It?

September 17, 2015RoryAnxiety, Coping Skills, Mental Illness, OCD, PTSDBlame, Guilt, OCD, PTSD, Shame
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