In August 2007 I wrote and published this article on Second Chance to Live. I feel led to republish the article on Second Chance to Live at this time. As an individual who is living with an invisible disability I need to accept myself in my reality. In my experience, I need to remember the consequences of denying my reality so that I do not start fighting against myself. I … [Read more...]
Living with an Invisible Disability — The Consequence of Denying My Reality — Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
In August 2007 I wrote and published this article on Second Chance to Live. I feel led to republish the article on Second Chance to Live at this time. As an individual who is living with an invisible disability I need to accept myself in my reality. In my experience, I need to remember the consequences of denying my reality so that I do not start fighting against myself. I … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Source – Part 2
By Second Chance to Live
As with my Dad, I bought into or transferred my belief system that told me God could not really love, accept or approve of me unless I measured up to His expectations. In essence I had a codependent perspective in that I believed that I needed to somehow get my Dad to validate and affirm my efforts, worth and value before I could validate and affirm my efforts, worth and value. … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Source – Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hi, and welcome back to my table. You are always welcome to stop by and visit with me. Earlier this evening I had a spiritual awakening. I have been meditating on some thing I share in Second Chance to Live on a regular basis. I encourage my readers to trust the process, a loving God and themselves. The phase I want to talk about tonight involves trusting a loving God. I am not … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Double Bind
By Second Chance to Live
Hi, and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by and visit with me. I am a bit flustered today with what has been going on in my world. I am doing the best I know how to do with my set of circumstances. I make decisions that are based upon previous experience and I seek to live a life of personal responsibility and accountability. … [Read more...]