Tag: anxiety
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Fairytales and Future Dreams
My life feels like a fairytale today. School starts soon in our state and I need to get the children back from my ex this week. We are meeting halfway between our respective cities. My wife and I decided that we wanted to do our own thing a few days before we have to meet…
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Two quick (or not so quick) things
Yesterday was a goofy day. I woke up yesterday to the news that Republicans in the Senate changed their vote for the PACT ACT, which is designed to help veterans who have been exposed to toxins while deployed to the Middle East. It makes the process of applying for VA benefits easier for veterans. Currently…
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My ADHD Life
This morning I chose to wear my Holderness Family “ADHD is awesome” shirt. I regret this decision as I had a crazy, scattered day. I’m not saying the shirt caused it, but maybe it did. Most of the time I am super upbeat and positive about having ADHD. It was awesome to finally get the…
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The Impossible Thing
Sometimes I get caught up in anticipation over something really small, like a phone call to make an appointment, or an errand that isn’t hard or even time consuming. But it feels impossible. Today I conquered my most recent impossible thing. I went to the eye doctor in early June and needed to order new…
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Controversy
I’ve learned a lot in my many years. I’ve probably forgotten more than I remember, but the things that stick to me the most are what I learn from watching and interacting with people. One of these things is that controversy scares me in a way that it doesn’t seem to scare other people. I…
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The Coin
I turned the large coin over repeatedly in my hand after she walked away. This moment didn’t feel real. I had just had a brief discussion with the Secretary of the Air Force right here at my work computer. I replayed her comments over and over in my mind as I continued to turn the…
Zander's Inside Voice 