Grief is unorganized. It has no respect for rules, timetables, or expectations. Prompt: My grief feels unorganized when... Blog Index Day 5
Author: morningcoffeetherapy
My name is Brooke, I currently practice in the Raleigh area as a counselor for individuals, couples, and families recovering from addiction.
Most of my writing comes from morning coffee reflection or a long run.
As a disclaimer, my writing is one perspective.
While reading, please assume it your responsibility to take what is helpful and leave the rest.
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Grief: Journal Prompt 3
Grief is an exercise in acknowledgement. Instead of holding in your thoughts and emotions, bring them to the surface, acknowledge them, allow them, validate them, make room for them. I hold in... Grief: Journal Prompt 4 Blog Index
Grief: Journal Prompt 2
Grief removes something or someone you depended on. Grief reveals unfamiliar experiences of vulnerability; a place you could be emotionally hurt. Prompt: Since my loss, I sense vulnerability... Day 2
Grief: Journal Prompt 1
Grief: Journal Prompt 1 Empty space carries meaning in grief. Empty space is full, full of what was intended to be there. My long passed mom is suppose to fill the air with advice on what it's like to bring up girls. But she's not. Instead, there is empty space where I have to imagine … Continue reading Grief: Journal Prompt 1
Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 10
Changing your perspective can help with clarity. Consider that you are 10 years ahead and looking back at your current circumstances and boundaries. - Journal Prompt 10: What advice would you give yourself? -
Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 9
It is not reasonable to assume that the people in relationship with you know and understand your idea of a healthy boundary. Your boundaries require your direct communication. - Journal Prompt 9: What will it be like to communicate directly about your boundary? -
Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 8
One goal of setting boundaries is to get personal needs met. - Journal prompt 8: What do you need from your boundaries? -
Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 7
Setting boundaries often swims near loss. Boundaries may require you to surrender unmet hopes in service of the ownership of your peace. But letting go, is grief; the land where pain resides in the voids. There is grief in knowing that they will not be capable... In realizing your need must be met in another … Continue reading Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 7
Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 6
Boundaries lay a perimeter wherein you are motivated to love people well. Overextended people have difficulty loving well. Probably because they are tired. When you take care of yourself, it opens you up to love well, within your human limits. - Journal prompts: How do you love the people in your life when you have … Continue reading Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 6
Setting Boundaries Series: Journal Prompt 5
Boundaries have the capability to prevent harm from occurring. Harm emotionally, mentally, physically, sexually, relationally. - Journal prompt 5: Where in your life do you hope to prevent harm? - Day 6 Blog Index
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