Over the last couple days, I’ve been in my yard, clearing out the weeds in the garden, hacking down the forest that has become our lawn, burning a lot of debris and dried out tree trimmings from last year, and … Continued
I went on a bit of a spending spree a couple nights ago and bought like…. 26 domain names. Aside from a bunch that I bought for myself, I bought ericavandriel.net, ericavandriel.org and ericavandriel.info, and now each of them point … Continued
I’m finding that I really enjoy writing. It’s been therapeutic and it’s really helped me see things more clearly, sort out my thoughts, and plan. So, I’ve decided to keep going with it, and make it a permanent thing. I’ve … Continued
The response from the Polyam/ENM community to my post in the poly group a couple days ago was absolutely insane. I have never felt more seen, supported or validated. Throughout this process, I have spent a lot of time reflecting, … Continued
Last week, I went to my family doctor and asked for a referral to see a psychiatrist. I told him what I’ll tell you: the further away from Erica I get, the more I see that she was toxic, abusive, … Continued
A few nights ago, before I went to Vancouver for the day, I’d watched a music video that was advertised in my Instagram feed. It was a new track from Lewis Capaldi – a singer who’s music has hit close … Continued
Hoo boy. Yesterday is a lot to unpack. Night before last, I had the same problem I always have – fall asleep, and wake up a few minutes later, fully “activated” (thanks, Erica, I’ll never get THAT fucking word out … Continued
I’ve said several times in my posts, and in the real world that I wholeheartedly believe that I have been in an abusive relationship and repeatedly used and manipulated by a covert narcissist. I’ve told my therapist, I’ve told my … Continued