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We are not fat nor are we addicts
I do not always notice social cues, like the subtle shadings of language. I do not know how long it took me to notice an important change in the use of language that will have effects on the way we judge ourselves. We are not fat. We have obesity. We are not addicts. We have…
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New Paraplegics happier than New Millionaires, and Here’s the reason
Addicts need to understand the serenity prayer BC of twist in our personalities. The Serenity Prayer says “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” I heard a researcher who studies the brain and the power…
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Sexually ambivalent? You’re not alone
Socially unacceptable does not equal unusual.
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Honolulu’s distance from the AIDS epidemic has changed in my life
AIDS went from an issue to a part of my life in Honolulu
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Who am I to Demand Honesty in a Relationship? How to put the Serenity Prayer in Action
Liars are the Rule Not the Exception I used to get angry when the person I loved lied to me. It was not right! But the epiphany hit me: who did I think I was demanding the truth? I am not a court of law. No one faces perjury charges for lying to me. There…
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An ex-sex worker knows criticism, this link gives advice: 5 Easy Steps to Accept Criticism
Written by Dr. Eric Perry, PhD “Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain, but it takes character and self-control to be understanding and … 5 Easy Steps to Accept Criticism One Revelation Sometimes we think we know something but we really don’t get it. We “know” life’s unfair but we are still offended, even surprised,…
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Street Prostitution: a logical outcome in a way
In a way my life made perfect sense given the reality that there are few happy endings outside of a brothel. Most kids born into bad situations have lives that show exactly that. Both parents seriously mentally ill with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder–lots of hearing voices and self mutilation through cutting. Then you have history…
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Here’s what I know now that I’d tell my 13 year old self. The beginnings of true wisdom.
Today I know how to bring out the self confidence hidden within me and I wish I could turn back time
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If Your Man is Addicted, or Really Into, Porn, Try Tactics on This List
X-Hooker Life Hack #52:
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I Was Called Fat. Twice. Different Occasions. Devastating
Being made fun of for being fat showed me how dependent I still am on external validation for being pretty, though it shakes me to admit I am not above it all.
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Transgender People Need To Embrace Truth So We Respect the Movement
If I say I am a bear, no one has to believe me, but if I say I am TG and I am a man people must accept my claim. I think this break with reality takes something away from people who want to find their truth and have others accept it.
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Fun in Addiction. There’s two sides to every story, including the opposite of the devastation.
Pursuing Your Addiction is a Surefire Way to Meet People
Hawaii Street Life-a Trusted Insider Tells All 