Living in a Nightmare

Elisa A Escalante/ LMSW/ 7-15-2020 “I often wonder, do they feel pain the same way I do? For the same reasons? And to the same extent? Or am I just crazy and alone in this? Maybe they are just good at hiding it too? Happiness is wanted from us all, it is easier than truth.Continue reading “Living in a Nightmare”

The Fuel of Expectation

Elisa A Escalante/ LMSW/ 5-30-2020 “You didn’t choose an easy goal, therefore you cannot expect an easy path” It is absolutely imperative to identify, adjust, manage, and monitor our expectations. What do expectations stem from, and what do they mean for us? An expectation is about being taught what we deserve, or rather what weContinue reading “The Fuel of Expectation”

Tearing down Walls

Elisa A Escalante/ LMSW/ 5-13-2020 “Sometimes all it takes is one wrong saying, assumption or tone of voice, and that person may never want to open up to you again.” -EaE My job, before therapy even starts, is to tear down emotional/ mental barriers. What are people protecting themselves from when they create these walls?Continue reading “Tearing down Walls”