I’m feeling accomplished. A bamboo beaded octopus curtain hangs, separating our clothes closet from the add-on attic closet. It gives off a vibe like you’ve stepped into a tarot card-reading lady’s house who’s getting handsy with a crystal ball. I am absolutely beat. My puppies have overheated, my brain feels fried, and if I hadContinue reading “Plop Plop Fizz Fizz”
Category Archives: Writings
Belief Relief
From one week to the next, I witnessed a client’s belief completely shift from “I can’t handle this” to “I can handle this.” It was remarkable to see how quickly his anxious symptoms transformed from causing chaos to a more focused and calm state. I’d like to believe it was my magical counseling skills atContinue reading “Belief Relief”
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
I absolutely loved playing Monopoly as a kid. Whenever given the chance, I would eagerly take on the roles of the banker and property distributor. Fast forward to today, and I found myself practically skipping from the Seattle Credit Union bank’s app to the IRS app earlier to pay my quarterly taxes, diligently documenting itContinue reading “Teamwork Makes The Dream Work”
Illusory Advisory
“No escape from reality, open your eyes, look up to the sky and see!” Queen starts up stage left, as I begin a lecture stage right. What’s perception, and what’s reality? I had a thought-provoking conversation about all the ways we perceive rejection from others. They didn’t look at me, rejected. They didn’t call meContinue reading “Illusory Advisory”
Michelangelo’s Momentum
I’m feeling anxious. A client is nine minutes late for their session and took their credit card off file. Without the card, I have no way to charge them for the missed session. Will they do the right thing and put it back on their account, or will I have to eat the cost ofContinue reading “Michelangelo’s Momentum”
Future Blogger
As Evelyn’s three-and-a-half-year-old self waited for Archie to finish his meal, she plopped down beside me as I brainstormed for this blog. I asked her, “To the people, what do you want to say?” “I very want to sleep in your bed with you but you said no. Grandma give my shark to me, andContinue reading “Future Blogger”
Independent Woman
I’m the designated orange flag holder upper on the boat. I was goated into spotting – raising and lowering the flag to notify other boaters – for the knee and wake boarding kids on my friend’s boat. And even though it’s bumpy and pure chaos out here, in seeing all the action I’m tempted toContinue reading “Independent Woman”
Counselor De Courtesan
When I’m in my office, fully engaged with the person sitting in front of me, it feels like they are my sole focus, my partner in crime. But as soon as our session ends and the next person enters, I’m like, “Oh yeah, you, the peanut butter to my jelly.” It’s an intriguing juggling act,Continue reading “Counselor De Courtesan”
Blindingly Truthful
Where’s the line between honest and too honest? Welcome to the conflict of being Jaclynn. Don’t worry, I’ve given myself a self-diagnosis—nothing glamorous, I assure you. But let’s face it, when it comes to our bodies, glamour isn’t exactly the word that comes to mind. I’ve been dealing with groin pain and occasional pee slipsContinue reading “Blindingly Truthful”
Showing Uppity
It’s not easy for me to admit when I find myself in a vulnerable state, when the veil that separates me from life’s harsh realities feels paper-thin. There’s a part of me that dreads the possibility of receiving patronizing consolation, those condescending pats on the head accompanied by comforting words of reassurance. But that’s notContinue reading “Showing Uppity”
Going On 40 