Tag Archives: love

Confessions

April 28, 2016Relationshipsadulting, atm, banking, finances, love, money, relationships, things adults doEmily

The important thing is that I know how to WITHDRAW the cash.

I Guess He’s Happy to (Still) See Me

April 28, 2016Relationshipsapartment living, cohabitation, dating, healthy relationships, love, relationshipsEmily

You know how in the movies when a character picks up a long lost friend or lover from the airport, and they spot them from afar and begin waving frantically and dramatically, with a wide, shit-eating grin on their face, because it’s just been so long and they’ve been so far away from each other, they can’t contain their enthusiasm?

That’s how Eric waves to me when I’m in bed and he’s on the couch.

We live in a studio.

The Smartest Thing He’s Ever Said

April 25, 2016Relationshipshealthy relationships, jewish relationships, jews, love, relationship milestones, relationshipsEmily

Although I’m not sure why he thought he had any power in the beginning.

That’s One Hazardous Pod

April 25, 2016Relationshipsanniversary, healthy relationships, love, relationships, spellingEmily

“We are two pees in a pod.”

— Eric, in his anniversary card to me.

Spelling mistake unintentional.

But noted.

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Rituals

April 20, 2016Kids/Teaching, Relationshipschildren, classroom, health, kids, love, relationships, smell, teacher problems, teachingEmily

In reference to the classroom…

Everything is Subjective

April 17, 2016Mental Health, Relationshipsanxiety, depression, fitness, heath, love, mental health, mental heath, mental illness, relationships, running, supportEmily

Eric, bless his soul, offered to escort me on today’s walk/jog, as he could see, thanks to a current low-level bout with depression, I was struggling to get started.

Three minutes in…

Me <internally>: This fucking sucks. I hate that I can’t run. I hate that all I can get my body to do is this pathetic, sluggish, barely-trot.

Eric (bouncing along next to me, 100% genuine and full of enthusiasm): “Wait– isn’t this running?”

No.

Depression Is a Real Illness

April 16, 2016Mental Healthactive minds, anxiety, anxiety disorder, depression, illness, love, mental health, mental illness, misunderstandings, relationships, stigma, stigma fighting, therapyEmily

Well-meaning friend, after reading about my current struggle with Depression :

“You’re depressed? But you have Eric now!”

Yeah, and you know what’s weird? Eric has me now, yet he STILL struggles with Diabetes!

Depression is a real illness.

And as with any real illness, love and support is undeniably helpful, but it is not a cure.

I think as soon as we stop thinking of Depression as something that can be fixed with a loving relationship, a fun night on the town, or a day in the sunshine, the sooner people will feel comfortable coming forward with their struggle and getting the actual help– the medical help– they need.

Let’s change the conversation.

And if you’re not sure how, start here.