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Melissa Steussy
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Jan 9

I Am a Recovering Addict

Is CBD off-limits? — There are so many new drinks and tasty items on the market lately. I have been in recovery from drugs and alcohol for a long time and my choices have always been so minimal, but now I have noticed how many non-alcoholic drinks are on the market. …

Cbd

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I Am a Recovering Addict
I Am a Recovering Addict
Cbd

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Published in Black Bear

·Dec 29, 2022

Why Do We Seek External Validation?

Hearts, likes, and smiles — do they really make us happy? — I recently spoke to my therapist about feeling inadequate at times. How for most of my life I have hidden behind a new outfit or my timidly outgoing personality to seem “normal” to the outside world, but internally have battled with feelings of inferiority and questioned myself. …

Social Media

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Why Do We Seek External Validation?
Why Do We Seek External Validation?
Social Media

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Dec 29, 2022

Amaxophobia

The fear of driving or being a passenger in a vehicle — Amaxophobia (Fear of Driving) Amaxophobia (also called hamaxophobia) makes you feel anxious or fearful when you drive or ride in a vehicle, such as a car, bus or plane. With it, you have a fear of driving and may also get anxious being a passenger. …

Fear

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Amaxophobia
Amaxophobia
Fear

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Dec 17, 2022

I Stopped Celebrating Christmas

and here's what happened — My stress decreased I felt more joy and less pressure this time of year I could slow down and relax I was in less of a frenzy I was worried less about finances and finding that “perfect” gift I wasn’t stressed about family interactions and awkward gift exchanges I didn’t…

Christmas

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I Stopped Celebrating Christmas
I Stopped Celebrating Christmas
Christmas

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Published in Put It To Rest

·Updated Dec 13, 2022

We Met At The Beach

I pulled my phone out of the gym locker with an excited stirring — I asked you to coffee and you said you were seeing someone That you wouldn’t feel right about it I felt my heart drop But jumped on the treadmill anyway We hadn’t met but had talked on the phone and had some chemistry Dating had been hard and I was looking…

Poetry

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We Met At The Beach
We Met At The Beach
Poetry

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Published in Put It To Rest

·Updated Nov 29, 2022

Solitude

What if I would have known that the last time we talked would have been the last time? — Would I have held on the line a little bit longer? Would I have been more interested in how you were doing? Would I have been kinder and more considerate? I was angry, you know. Because I couldn’t stop you from drinking. …

Grief And Loss

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Solitude
Solitude
Grief And Loss

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Nov 24, 2022

For Some, This Is a Joyous Occasion

For others, it’s grief and anxiety — We remember the Sara Lee Frozen carrot cake And the Pink Canister of Almond Roca Wrapped in Golden foil We remember a lazy Susan With black olives, One for each finger We remember laughter And togetherness, We remember when We once had a family Time took its toll And everyone has…

Thanksgiving

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For Some, This Is a Joyous Occasion
For Some, This Is a Joyous Occasion
Thanksgiving

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Published in Put It To Rest

·Updated Nov 21, 2022

What Are the Fears That Are Holding Us Back

From living to our full potential? — The fear that we are not good enough Or what will they think? The hypervigilance and loneliness of a life filled with anxiety and fear can be rough. Many of us go through life Pushing down our thoughts of tragedy Remorse or worry and bury them with drinks, food Shopping, busyness, or sex…

Fear

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What Are the Fears That Are Holding Us Back
What Are the Fears That Are Holding Us Back
Fear

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Published in Put It To Rest

·Updated Nov 20, 2022

My Marriage Has Improved

and I am in love again — Life and love can be hard on their own but even harder together. We meet and find we have those fluttering butterflies in our tummies. Making out for hours is the standard; their touch gives us goosebumps. We get excited when they call or text and it is fun To be…

Marriage

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My Marriage Has Improved
My Marriage Has Improved
Marriage

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Nov 13, 2022

Jesus, Why Is Everyone Trying to Save Me?

Even at the grocery store. — I need Jesus. I feel that deeply. There is no hope in this world without knowing there is an infinite power larger than my own. I did the classic “fall to your knees surrender” years ago after a life half-lived, believing that I wasn’t worth saving. For years, I have…

Religion

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Jesus, Why Is Everyone Trying to Save Me?
Jesus, Why Is Everyone Trying to Save Me?
Religion

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Melissa Steussy

Melissa Steussy

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Author of Let Your Privates Breathe-Breaking the Cycle of Addiction and Family dysfunction. Join Medium here: https://misssteussy.medium.com/membership

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