Practical traction after a hard hit—field notes and tools for rebuilding without performative positivity
Standing on the Ledge now has 57 subscribers. That is not a huge number by internet standards. Nobody is calling me from a publishing empire, I have not become an influencer, and I am reasonably certain there are house cats with larger online followings. But that number means something to me because this whole thing … Continue reading The Next Step Is Not Another Book
Where Are You on the Ledge? Hey there, ledge walkers. How are you today? I've been thinking about rock bottom again, although I'm beginning to realize that maybe I've been using the wrong words for what happens after it. We tend to talk about rock bottom as though it is a single place. Everything falls … Continue reading Rock Bottom Isn’t Always the Bottom
Well, This Explains a Few Things Apparently I have chased another rabbit. This one did not begin with work, money, relationships, rebuilding my life, or trying to make sense of something that happened to me. It began with four letters, two numbers, a wing, and another pair of letters that looked suspiciously like somebody had … Continue reading ISFP 6w5 so/sp
Hey there, Standing on the Ledge. How are you today? I haven't posted here in a few days. I've been busy over on the other blog chasing rabbits down holes, following one question into another and generally trying to keep my mind occupied. Sometimes keeping busy is productive. Sometimes keeping busy is just keeping busy. … Continue reading When the Present Starts Feeling Like the Past
Hello there, ledge walkers.I was thinking about yesterday's post, about getting tired of asking people to do things and eventually realizing that chasing other adults has become a job all by itself.And it reminded me of a family story from many, many moons ago.My aunt did not like her kitchen.I don't remember exactly how long … Continue reading Sometimes you Have to Pick up the Sledgehammer!
Hello there, ledge walkers. How are you today?I've had kind of a so-so weekend, and today I'm frustrated.Not devastated. Not falling apart. Just frustrated and, quite frankly, angry.Here's the thing. I know I'm not perfect. Far from it.I make mistakes. I procrastinate. There are things sitting on my own list that should have been done … Continue reading I need Help, Not another Adult to Chase!
Today, I Don't Give a Crap Hey there, ledge walkers. How are you all today? I hope you're having a better day than I am. I wasn't sure whether I was going to post this. Part of me thought maybe I should just keep it to myself, let the mood pass, and come back when … Continue reading The Give-a-Crap Tank Is Empty
Day Eight of Using the Tools in Real Life Well, where are we at today, dear ledge walkers? First, there has been a little movement. I heard back from the lawyer. They have received the files they need from me for the moment, and they are reviewing everything. Hopefully, somewhere around the middle of next … Continue reading When “It’s Only $15” Stops Being Small
It has been a strange day. At some point today, without thinking about it, I found myself fiddling with a wedding ring that no longer exists. I was turning it with my thumb, feeling the texture of the metal against my finger. I could almost hear the faint clink as it moved. For a moment, … Continue reading The Ring That Wasn’t There
Hello there, Ledgewalkers. How are you doing today? Welcome to Day Seven of using the tools. As I progress through life, I am finding that some of the most valuable things I have learned recently have come from studying communication, conflict management, and organizational behaviour. That is not to say psychology and sociology have not … Continue reading Day Seven of Using the Tools: The Client Is Not Your Confidant
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