Tag Archives: mental health

Voracious Content Consumer

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Sister Wolf

A few weeks ago, the New York Times published a long piece about an awful socialite nobody’s ever heard of and called her “The New Queen of L.A.” One of the descriptive terms applied to her that I enjoyed was:  … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Belong Here

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Sister Wolf

I was intrigued by an essay positing that people with autism experience identity differently from neurotypicals. The writer had surveyed thousands of people in online groups, asking the simple question, Who are you? I didn’t really care about or agree … Continue reading →

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Self Care

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Sister Wolf

In advance of International Self Care Day on July 24, I’d like to share my own self care routine, which you can modify to your own needs, according to your free time etc etc. Check with your doctor before starting … Continue reading →

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The Pearl

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sister Wolf

I started seeing a new therapist this year, and it has been life-changing. He is smart, funny, sensitive, and has done his own time with depression. I feel such a strong connection that I’m hoping he’ll want to be my … Continue reading →

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Lawrence of Arabia

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Sister Wolf

After watching a million hours of MSNBC News the other day, I decided to look for something else to watch. Lawrence of Arabia had just begun on Turner Classic Movies and since I’ve never seen it all the way through … Continue reading →

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Coronaland

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Sister Wolf

Sure, this is a challenging time but even though we are alone we are together like never before. I only wish I had children at home so we could spend time doing homework, puzzles and crafts! Since it’s just me … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Sister Wolf

I went to get a pelvic ultrasound test for my latest round of hypochondria. The radiologist was a small Asian woman with a dour demeanor. “My name Tran,” she said resentfully. We started a test with the thingy on my … Continue reading →

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It’s My Party And I’ll Cry If I Want To

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Sister Wolf

Most people know at this point in social etiquette not to bark, “Cheer up!” at people who aren’t showing their back molars in a smile. Thank god that’s pretty much a thing of the past. I remember strangers informing me, … Continue reading →

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