Author Archives: jacksolr

I still remember the first time I went to a therapist, I was around 20 years old. I remember talking about everything and telling him some very upsetting information and not a tear came to my eye. However, the instant he said let’s see you back in two days I broke down to hysterical crying.Continue reading “Life Sentence”

I have not written a blog for awhile now, mostly because I was scared. I was scared to write about the events that have taken place. Scared of the judgement or attention it may bring. Scared of seeing it on paper. Today during church the concept of walking in the light was brought up andContinue reading “Walk in the Light”

It’s been on my mind to share what turned me away from being a Christian for half of my adult years. People!! I remember as a child learning about the bible and learning about all his miracles. I’m sure most people know the popular stories: Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the whale andContinue reading “People”

During my last counseling session, we discussed self-forgiveness. When I make any mistakes (no matter how large or how small) I tend to go through 3 steps of self- sabotage. Step 1: get mad at myself “how could I be so stupid” Step 2: I analyze whatever I did and how could I avoid itContinue reading “Self-Forgiveness”

One of the hardest part of my journey is the desire to be in control and getting what I want! Which I think is true for many people. My desire, to be in control started at a young age. As a child, I felt like so many other children, out of control. My parents madeContinue reading “You can’t always get what you want but you get what you need!”

At church we have been studying the books of James. In James chapter 5 it discusses spiritual weaknesses/sicknesses. We were given the visual of someone in a pit and having to reach up for help. When we are physically ill we take medicine, we go to the doctor, and we pray for healing. Mental emotionalContinue reading “Choices”

At my church we have been having “Summer Stories” where several couples have shared their testimonies. I have gotten so much out of each and everyones’ stories. So many of the stories carried common themes of struggles, hope, and growth. One underlying theme that kept surfacing to me was the vulnerability that each couple showedContinue reading “Vulnerability??”

My recent prayer has been about what my nexts step should be. I remember the day I made a choice to change. At my very first therapy session, my therapist asked; “Why are you here?” I said with tears in my eyes “I was my father”. From that point on I have worked tirelessly toContinue reading “Stop It!”

Everyday we have tons of choices to make and its very tempting to pick the easier option. Is easier always better? I love to watch Shark Tank and am amazed by the creativity some people have. Most inventions featured on the show have one feature in common. Most inventors are looking to invent something toContinue reading “Is Easier always better?”

How many times have you thought you were not qualified? In a recent training the statement was made if your dreams don’t scare you then you’re not dreaming big enough. My dreams are always very realistic always very safe. So my analytical brain started thinking, why is that? It boils down to two words, NotContinue reading “Not Qualified”