Tag Archives: social phobia

The Blessing of Emotions xx

When your very existence is challenged by the plight of those you Love being stretched beyond human capacity…where do you go, how do you find meaning, where is there a point to living. Pain ensues and you have a choice. … Continue reading

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Gardening Time Again…

Gardening is about planting, watering, feeding, nurturing, weeding, mulching, protecting, creating space, guiding, training, loving and connecting. Living is about all of these things too! Seeds come in many shapes, sizes, designs…and they all grow into unique, individual plants with … Continue reading

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There’s No Magic Button

Greatest lesson I have had to learn in life is that there is No Magic Button… I so want one!!! Things do change and we can create this slow and gentle Magic… We often look outside of ourselves for the … Continue reading

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River Camp

The river flows green filled with blue-green algae The benefit of low water and warm weather Fertilizer and farming run off. Easter came and went more quietly than ever Visitors kept away for fear of toxic water A family of … Continue reading

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Hope is the key!

Raising a Child to Adulthood… I really never thought we would make it! The years seemed too hard and the outcome looked bleak. My child struggled to live, struggled in their own skin and it seemed that they would not … Continue reading

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Day 5 Hawaii…Peace and Tranquility…

This is the 5th day of our journey to Hawaii about 18 months ago. It was a very special time, filled with great joy and trepidation. This is the writing (Day1 through to Day 4 have already been published on … Continue reading

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Journey to Hawaii with a severely anxious teen.

This is the start of a journey of Healing. It was filled with every emotion as we journeyed as a family, with one child who was severely anxious, suffering agoraphobia, social anxiety, depression… He had choices all along the way … Continue reading

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Communicating without talking

I experienced a time when my teen experiencing severe anxiety was non-verbal. It wasn’t that he couldn’t speak or listen, it was just so overwhelming for him to interact that way. He had shut down to the point of not … Continue reading

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Social Networking (online)

The person moves from child to teen in the blink of an eye. The use of computer sky rockets from disciplined management, high regulation, to complete deregulation and highly secretive interactions. Social networking has both been the downfall and the … Continue reading

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Food for the Teen with Anxiety

Eating Food … As my child spiraled into severe ongoing Anxiety and Depression their appetite became greatly reduced, and the idea of eating with people was overwhelming. Food is important for health and well-being, it provides the nutrients for the body … Continue reading

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