Three months ago I set off on a new chapter of life. I’m learning a lot about myself and enjoying the benefits of my move. Doctors have changed, material stuff has been donated to charity, a new roof over my head, enrollment in a new day program, and a lot of company. Depression and anxiety…
Author: Eric Fournier
A creative, independent-minded poet, author, and artist who enjoys turning ideas into finished projects.
Also practices American Sign Language.
Scheduling
The military taught me to be fifteen minutes early to be on time. It also taught me that the day should be broken up into time slotted events. If the plan of the day was broken in any way the mission would be put off schedule and someone would be in trouble. These habits carried…
Acceptance
Learning what I value in life and studying how I’ve strayed from my own values has helped me understand where some of my depression comes from. I am accepting that I’m flawed and unable to manipulate my past to my own advantage. Coming to terms with who I am, learning the true meaning of being…
How Games Impact My Life
Play is such an important part of life. When I allow myself to open up and experience a world in my mind it comes to life. Much like reading a book, except my brain experiences the actions and records them as if they were really happening. Role play games have allowed me to express actions…
Mr. Monk’s Adventures
There was an otter named Monk, he lived by the river and fished every day. His friends passed him by saying, “how do you do, Monk” each day about half past noon. By dinner time Monk would have about 8 to 12 fish and would take them back to his small den, divvy them up,…
Recovery
Recovery is a long process of traversing valleys and mountains. When I start climbing my mountains I have a choice to use the tools that I’ve earned through therapy and life lessons, or to climb it using my own devices. Devices being depression, self-doubt, pity, low self-esteem, anger, and self-abuse through talking down about myself. …
Your Passing On
My dear friend, may your night be soft. I hope your passing ensnares the heart, but leaves the memories still. Your expiration has passed, and mine will follow in time. I hope to hear of your exploits, of the beyond, and everything that is highly fashionable. May our love shine up and lift your spirit…
I’m Free To Be
Conjure my thoughts no more for your wicked desire, Let me rest in the bosom of peace, Forget my memories and forsake me, Do not cherish the tragedy that has filled my life, Nothing may justify your presence, Unwelcome being disregard my plea for company, Dwindle not in the forlorn recesses of my minds eye,…
Summer Fun
Just got of art class feeling refreshed. I painted a simple still life today. A pair of my teacher’s sunglasses. I used 4 colors and 1 brush. Yellow Ocher, Rose Mader, and two green’s that I really can’t remember the name of I’m embarrassed to say. I’ll update this post next week with the colors….
Notes To Myself
I found a new tool that so far has helped me get through this weekend’s bought of depression. I took a stack of post-it notes and wrote compliments & positive I am statements about myself and stuck them on the doorways, windows, mirrors, and fridge of my apartment. I hung them at eye level so…
