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I'm taking it from here onto the blog.  but I forgot what I was going to say here.  Well I will come back when I remember it.  

To foster self-discovery through journaling, explore these prompts:  "What are my core values?", "What are my biggest fears?", "What are my strengths and weaknesses?", and "What are my goals and aspirations?" .   Here's a more detailed list of journal prompts to aid self-discovery:   Understanding Yourself:   Core Values:   What are my most important values in life?   How do my actions reflect my values?   What are my deeply held beliefs?   Strengths and Weaknesses: What are my greatest strengths?   What are my biggest weaknesses?   How can I leverage my strengths to overcome my weaknesses?   Fears and Desires:   What am I most afraid of?   What do I truly desire in life?   What are my biggest regrets?   Goals and Aspirations:   What are my short-term and long-term goals?   What are my biggest aspirations in life?   What steps can I take to achieve my goals?   Reflecting on the Past: What was ...

Now I am watching success stories on individuals who have had selective mutism who have also had very good support systems. I should have stood up for myself. I wonder if it's too late too stand up for myself now? hum.....

Today....... In the time that mom was on the phone with my aunt Lisa, I fed big boy Midnight the outside cat. He's a black pretty cat.  And did I mention sweet cat that comes around begging for food. I sometimes give Midnight one of Happy's favorite treats.  It's that long envelope of treat that Well, it's called temptations.  You can get it in the salmon, chicken and tuna.  But that's beside the point.  Anyway, In the time that my mom was on the phone with my aunt Lisa, I fed Midnight folded up some of her dish towels and unloaded her dishwasher.  Well some of my dishes were in there too. Because I'm 5"3' tall I put the dishes and pans that was too high for 5"3' tall off to the side on the counter.  Question:  is it true that people with severe anxiety, (selective mutism) have too much energy and hyperactivity?   " People with severe anxiety may experience excess energy and hyperactivity 2 3 4 .  Anxiety can lead to physical and me...

I wish I would have got more support when I was about 5 years old!  Any doctor would know this but they don't want to tell you that you need support for your selective mutism.  I'm sorry to say this but my parents told my doctor at the time that I didn't need support and that I was happy like I was when in reality I was not happy at all not being able to talk.  But my parents would blame Jason for abusing me and not supportive at all.  I think it's time to set boundaries.  How do I do that?   Be back later. I have more to say.  

No one needs to be so cold as to leave someone because they are so afraid of abandonment. No one will hurt them. But I guess anyone can be that way these days. I wish the world wasn't so mean.  I wish people didn't have to be so cold as to leave someone without telling them why. 😭