well I tried to suggest something in that post that didn't come out clearly at all. my psychotherapy started in the height of the years of accusations of sexual abuse, providers of all kinds were being yanked from ordinary practices and daycare into jail; and were let out years later as innocent. I was terrified … Continue reading UNME contd
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THIS JUST IN
OMG First of all, the cat, Sasha, i didn't explain to anybody what happened with the euthanasia because i didn't realize how important it was to get it said. Something untoward happened at the last munute on the way to the vet, an urgent care clinic at an unfamiliar location. I forgot to indicate as … Continue reading THIS JUST IN
It all happened so fast
A paradigm shift. From Boston/Manhattan to Buffalo; 1982 to 1993. Englamerica to Canenglamerica. In 1978 I applied to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Brown, Colgate, and a few other top Colleges. Yale had the sense to wait list me, after two questionable interviews. I got in everwhere else, on the strength of a phenomenal personal essay about … Continue reading It all happened so fast
Brother’s Suicide
Jeffrey Epsteins suicide is helping me make sense of my brother's. Since last November, when he did it, I have been wondering what the connection is between my frantic processing of the past, and this final act of my brother's. I had woken up that morning making a first time ever assertion in my mind … Continue reading Brother’s Suicide
Out of politics, into therapy
My current psychotherapy is a pure win. I came out of my appointment today with a little uncertainty but as the events of the day proved through I am convinced of my therapist's expertise, professionalism, and commitment and caring. I remember how they used say that therapy should be "fun", and how drained I felt, … Continue reading Out of politics, into therapy
Hard psych appointment
Well my book is done so I can come here with my thoughts again. I have to either edit it or jettison it but I came to the end. I have realized that my father fears my book because it asserts the sexual abuse by him in the context of all the other off- beat … Continue reading Hard psych appointment
Waiting…
Seems everything's sbout waiting. Right now im waiting for a ride to the doctor who is supposed to clear me of c diff, the gastro intestinal infection that has kept me locked up fir 3 weeks. Not literally, but ive been confined from all activities except smoke breaks and meals. Its been a lonely time. … Continue reading Waiting…
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