Our Chaotic Ramblings

Why did addiction feel so fun before it turned destructive? In this reflective essay, Melinda Lloyd explores the concept of euphoric recall.

I recently took an online writing course, because a stranger on the internet has to be smarter than me about how to take ideas out of my head and assemble them into some sort of socially acceptable pile of words. The essence of the course turned out to be ‘Don’t be boring.’ Tough talk from someone who doesn’t know me, but perhaps there’s some truth in the message. So, since achieving this most basic of goals is seemingly out of reach, I asked Tonya, who was handy, for her inp

Learning to Trust Myself Again For a long time, I did not trust myself. Not my decisions. Not my feelings. Not my needs. I trusted other people’s opinions more than my own inner knowing. I trusted approval more than alignment. I trusted keeping the peace more than honoring what was actually true for me. And slowly, almost invisibly, that kind of living erodes self-love. Because when you repeatedly override yourself, a quiet message gets sent inward: you are not reliable. I di

I'm sick and tired of hearing things from uptight, short-sighted, narrow-minded hypocrites. All I want is the truth; just give me some truth. I've had enough of reading things by neurotic, psychotic, pig-headed politicians. All I want is the truth; just give me some truth. NO short-haired, yellow-bellied son-of-tricky-dicky is gonna mother-hubbard soft-soap me, with a pocketful of hope, money for dope, money for rope. No, I am NOT off on one of my rants! These are some of m

#WINS!!!! ************************ I want to hear about some WINS!!!! I'm super excited to hear all about your success stories, no matter the size. Every story has its own special charm and meaning, and I think sharing these experiences can really make a big impact. Whether it’s something personal, a big work achievement, or overcoming a tough challenge, every win deserves a celebration. Hearing your stories will totally make my day! There’s so much joy in learning about the

************************** Just an average girl, with big dreams ************************ Discovering More About Me Through This Blog Hey there! Welcome to my blog! This is the place where you can really get to know me beyond just the usual small talk. I use this space to share my thoughts, experiences, and insights, giving you a chance to see what I'm all about on a deeper level ## My Background and Journey I'm going to dive into my background and talk about all the differen

*********************** This one or That one? *********************** Remember, there is ALWAYS more than one option! When people say "man of few words," it often suggests someone who either finds it hard to communicate or just prefers being quiet, which might seem negative. But really, it could just mean they have a different way of communicating, and they might benefit from some support like tutoring or mentoring. Communication is super important, and everyone should have t