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Thoughts Do NOT Equal a Plan

Thoughts Do NOT Equal a Plan

Posted on February 7, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

Feb 7, 2022 6:22pm  Today at the lake, the water was silent and glassy. A congregation of assorted birds were gathered on the cement dock, included a scary looking black bird I couldn’t identify. It was all angles and sharp points, like it was made out of metal and maybe couldn’t move so well. I READ MORE

Posted in Chronic Illness, Mental Health Tagged accident, depression, PTSD, sparkles, suicidal-ideation
I Can Swim When I Want

I Can Swim When I Want

Posted on January 30, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

Today at the lake…it was pouring rain. I didn’t care because I was antsy to swim. I convinced my friend to join me at the beach: she would walk loops on the mini walking path loop while I swam. We both get exercise.  I have no idea what the temperature was….but I think it was READ MORE

Posted in Mental Health, Swimming Experiences Tagged depression, grey-skies, perspective, progress, suicidal-ideation, swim-gear

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