Writing Groups Canada CBC lists writing groups across Canada. Some sources for the writers.

Leaving Comments Recently I have been asked by a reader why their comment did not appear under the post. I… Read more real time with jacob

Fear Fear feeds fear and it manifests in silence, angry outbursts, tears, and punishment. I’ve been thinking a lot about… Read more real time with jacob

Karma What is karma if the universe does not play by the rules of evil and good? I read that… Read more real time with jacob

Spells I’ve been having feverish spells lately. The spells to burn everything to the ground. Okay. I’m exaggerating a little.… Read more real time with jacob

Advice I don’t like giving advice. So don’t ask me for it. I applaud all the artists out there that… Read more real time with jacob

To New Possibilities. Raise your glass and solute, “To new possibilities.” That is how I have been feeling lately. This… Read more real time with jacob

A Thank You. I wish I had more time to connect with readers and writers. There is so much wonderful… Read more real time with jacob

Personal Reason for Writing THERAPY. I cannot stress that enough. Writing for me is therapy. But, I tend to write… Read more real time with jacob

Mental Illness and Creativity What have I been up to lately? Majority of the time I’m just idling. The engine… Read more real time with jacob

Anxiety. The Constant Burden. It has been a while since I shared but I was avoiding the keyboard and the… Read more real time with jacob

Recap 2022 It’s been a while since I wrote an entry under this banner. But here I am with another… Read more real time with jacob

Last Entry Here it is, my last entry. These random notes have run longer than planned. The initial purpose of… Read more real time with jacob

My Apology Why do I apologize so much, especially for my behaviour, my thoughts? Guilt. Shame. Fear of rejection. I… Read more real time with jacob

After the Thoughts It’s been a week and my engagement with the thoughts of death has pretty much stayed the… Read more real time with jacob

In Need of a Reboot Feeling suicidal lately, which is never a good sign. I get these moments of simply… Read more real time with jacob

Rollercoaster After rereading some of my entries, I write myself as being on a rollercoaster. One moment, I’m stable, collected,… Read more real time with jacob

Hair Dilemma I started to hate my hair today. It got long over the few months and I simply started… Read more real time with jacob

Stress in the Pit of my Stomach The physical symptoms of stress can cause havoc and it happens more often… Read more real time with jacob

Communication Part 2 or I Lost Count Telling your spouse that you want to hurt yourself or end your life… Read more real time with jacob

The Trouble With Language A lump, a blimp, a blip, all sound the same to me today. Not just sound,… Read more real time with jacob

Asking About a Trigger Can Be a Trigger Yes, it’s a thing. Asking someone about their trigger is like asking… Read more real time with jacob

Homework Sample: Continuing Towards Wellness Here is a sample of homework from my final week of the CTB program (week… Read more real time with jacob

Communication How to talk to the therapist? My approach is being straight up. They are still human after all and… Read more real time with jacob

Connecting with the Ethereal I know there is a bit of skepticism but I’m trying something new here. The connection… Read more real time with jacob