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Cutting Ropes and Sailing Free

Posted: June 14, 2010 Under: Depression By Carla Dippel 11 Comments

I’ve been working my way through a depression over the last few weeks. Maybe “underneath” is a better word… Sometimes the journey to freedom feels easy and the truth is crystal clear. Risks don’t feel so risky. There is a strong pull forward. It somehow feels simple to make decisions based on what I know is true. … Continue reading "Cutting Ropes and Sailing Free"

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A Mother Daughter Relationship ~ Part 5

Posted: June 06, 2010 Under: Mother Daughter By Carla Dippel 22 Comments

~By Carla Dippel~ The last few posts written by my Mom and I have been focusing on how my Mom’s belief system impacted me and molded our relationship with each other. To wrap up this series, we will each share one more post describing what our relationship had become with each other, what it took … Continue reading "A Mother Daughter Relationship ~ Part 5"

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True Love for Valentine’s

Posted: February 12, 2010 Under: Family By Carla Dippel No Comments

I read a really interesting article in the paper this week. The reporter interviewed a few high end restaurant servers who shared how they actually dreaded Valentine’s weekend at the restaurant. Couples sat awkwardly across from each other, looking unhappy and not really knowing what to talk about. Pressure was high to get all the … Continue reading "True Love for Valentine’s"

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My Hungry Heart ~ Part 3 of 3

Posted: December 17, 2009 Under: Depression By Carla Dippel 5 Comments

I grew up striving to find proof outside of myself that I truly was okay. This was my addiction. It was 2 fold: one part of it was constantly trying to figure out what other people thought of me, and the other part involved modifying my “outsides,” morphing myself, to try and fulfill what I … Continue reading "My Hungry Heart ~ Part 3 of 3"

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Loving in the Present vs. the Root of Distress

Posted: December 10, 2009 Under: Depression By Darlene Ouimet No Comments

Beautiful Fishy   “The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present.” Barbara De Angelis Author and Relationship Expert I love this quote and I believe this statement to be true, however it reminds me of how much I struggled in the past … Continue reading "Loving in the Present vs. the Root of Distress"

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My Hungry Heart ~ Part 1 of 3

Posted: December 08, 2009 Under: Depression By Carla Dippel 2 Comments

Nature abhors a vacuum. I believe the same is true for our souls, our hearts. We’re created with roots that go deep, roots always seeking for nourishment to grow, to stay alive, with the potential to thrive. When people learn about my struggle with depression, they are usually surprised. When I started seeing a counselor … Continue reading "My Hungry Heart ~ Part 1 of 3"

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