tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.comments2021-10-24T05:59:59.679-07:00Only BarbOnlybarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730204986316039008noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-73223981504934306902021-10-24T05:59:59.679-07:002021-10-24T05:59:59.679-07:00This is a good read... I love it. Thanks for alway...This is a good read... I love it. Thanks for always being there to help :) Yeminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-34562933899276982492021-01-23T12:47:40.568-08:002021-01-23T12:47:40.568-08:00Hey Sara! I am so glad you like this. I received ...Hey Sara! I am so glad you like this. I received a lot of messages privately asking if this was a cry for help and even why would I be so personal. I mean really the blog is called "Only Barb" and I just don't think it is fair to share pieces and pretend I am just fine. I don't think society has made it easy for us to share our feelings and if we had more comfort with sharing without being shamed we would totally be able to cope a little better. Thank you for sharing and relating. Some days are certainly better than others. I'm so thankful for GOD always bringing me great people. I am so thankful for GOD connecting us. :-) Onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730204986316039008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-593030301468032582020-12-10T08:10:45.424-08:002020-12-10T08:10:45.424-08:00Hi, Barb. I read this when it first came out, but ...Hi, Barb. I read this when it first came out, but my life is craziness right now, and I'm finally catching a few minutes to say:<br /><br />This is my favourite post of yours, yet! <br /><br />(And I felt that way BEFORE I saw my name at the end. LOL)<br /><br />I love you. Your honesty is refreshing.<br /><br />I've never heard the explanation of the comma in relation to seeing a therapist, but it's PERFECT. That's exactly how it works. We need that fresh perspective from someone who can clearly see what we're not seeing.<br /><br />And your pictures of what depression looks like is so accurate. I think there are many people who will never know that I suffered from severe depression for 3 years. They would have only seen the bubbly, joyful, fun side of me. But that side wasn't necessarily fake. I am ALL of me. I am the person who was energetic and enthusiastic yesterday, and I'm also the person who dreaded waking up this morning and feels lonely/sad about Christmas. We are complex people. <br /><br />Keep up the honesty and love. Looking forward to the next post. :)Sara Jane Kehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877513570298189512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-68756063524031476652020-12-08T18:11:12.223-08:002020-12-08T18:11:12.223-08:00Sara,
I'm not sure how I missed the notificat...Sara, <br />I'm not sure how I missed the notification on this comment...but I am glad you know your words are not lost in a void. Thank you for being my across the world friend. :)Onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730204986316039008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-62599248384763939732020-12-04T12:42:48.164-08:002020-12-04T12:42:48.164-08:00Fortunately I have never been the person to make a...Fortunately I have never been the person to make a resolution so to speak. Life is too unpredictable for that. My new starts are EVERYDAY. Some people may say oh on Monday I'm going to start a new diet or exercise, I'm the one who says well today is Friday, it's a day! Let me begin. <br /><br />I do make a vision board at the start of the year however. But with this diagnosed clinical depression, I start over everyday and can only pray it's a good day when I wake up. If not I try again the next day. :) Onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730204986316039008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-41153748802241622152020-12-04T12:36:47.618-08:002020-12-04T12:36:47.618-08:00Thank you Dvinely! It took a little courage becaus...Thank you Dvinely! It took a little courage because of the stigma. I'm pretty open and carefree but this was a little different. Onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730204986316039008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-17082127082435839952020-12-02T21:04:40.756-08:002020-12-02T21:04:40.756-08:00Another January around the corner, time to make a ...Another January around the corner, time to make a new start.Djenane Gourguenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-44224391186134594792020-12-02T20:59:51.041-08:002020-12-02T20:59:51.041-08:00Make each sunrise countMake each sunrise countDjenane Gourguenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-61516921515032900922020-12-01T21:47:34.760-08:002020-12-01T21:47:34.760-08:00Thank you for being brave enough to be honest 💜Thank you for being brave enough to be honest 💜DvinelyCr8tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00492467274402111770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-43352449883555785262020-07-01T16:44:16.530-07:002020-07-01T16:44:16.530-07:00I can see how dealing with these calls for years c...I can see how dealing with these calls for years can wear on you. It's an emotional roller coaster! Sara Jane Kehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877513570298189512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-39906984405059675582020-07-01T06:53:51.193-07:002020-07-01T06:53:51.193-07:00bet she picks up those blocked calls now...thats h...bet she picks up those blocked calls now...thats horrible. Thank you for what you doGab The Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012910847094653873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-74089150803634227492020-06-29T08:02:00.709-07:002020-06-29T08:02:00.709-07:00Thank you! I appreciate you. Thank you! I appreciate you. Onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730204986316039008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-36317448546410513632020-06-29T03:12:22.115-07:002020-06-29T03:12:22.115-07:00Damn, I don't wish that kind of day on anyone....Damn, I don't wish that kind of day on anyone. But I know you're doing all you can and have saved so many lives.Glad to have you out here as an Angel looking over us.iSellBlackPipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03963763065010091967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-3164901005092414762020-06-08T06:51:47.700-07:002020-06-08T06:51:47.700-07:00Oh my gosh! My heart is bursting that my blog has ...Oh my gosh! My heart is bursting that my blog has been meaningful to you. I always wonder if it ever touches anyone, or if I'm sending my words into a void. I guess every blogger/writer feels that way. <br /><br />I love reading your stories and slowly getting to know more about you. It's the weirdest thing for me to feel like I have a new friend across the world. LOL. But I'm enjoying the adventure! :)Sara Jane Kehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877513570298189512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-62432061740117923792020-06-03T06:39:22.681-07:002020-06-03T06:39:22.681-07:00Thank you Sara, glad you like it. I think God make...Thank you Sara, glad you like it. I think God makes no mistakes because reading your blog has been a help for my spiritual journey. *sigh* I can probably write chapters on that alone. I will say this...God cares about heart...but it sure has been broken a few too many times for comfort. Oh don't worry in time you will learn more about my life story from my anger with God to the times of being thankful and rejoicing. It's been a journey. I welcome you in to know more. :-) onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228847547410063269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-76840566446861853522020-06-03T06:25:21.097-07:002020-06-03T06:25:21.097-07:00Thank you KJT! My goal is to be as transparent and...Thank you KJT! My goal is to be as transparent and entertaining. I am hoping I am doing a good job at it. Thanks for reading. Stay tuned for the next entry. onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228847547410063269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-60837279674867179432020-06-02T06:51:59.594-07:002020-06-02T06:51:59.594-07:00Oh, Barb, I love this story.
I've only been g...Oh, Barb, I love this story.<br /><br />I've only been getting to know you in the last short while, so I don't want to be presumptuous or pretend I know your life story. Because I don't. But from what I read in your posts and on Twitter, it seems clear to me that God keeps telling you in different ways: "Barb, I love you. I care about your heart." <br /><br />Sending love your way today. :)Sara Jane Kehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877513570298189512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-81413324870718740392020-06-02T06:08:34.736-07:002020-06-02T06:08:34.736-07:00Love this reading, thanks for sharing your truest ...Love this reading, thanks for sharing your truest thoughts on life, your life.<br />One love.knowJamaicaTourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421190674813197568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-13350018055521461742020-04-21T07:02:35.617-07:002020-04-21T07:02:35.617-07:00Beth,
Certainly it is a heavy show, and it was do...Beth, <br />Certainly it is a heavy show, and it was done very well. Your heart will beat with a little sadness for Gabriel that is for sure. And yes, always follow you gut, I think it's the only thing that has never let me down before. Thanks for reading. Feel free to read other posts. "Saturday Night" is my favorite one still. It's playful and and has some 9-1-1 humor. onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228847547410063269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-74812997561461114932020-04-21T05:25:40.377-07:002020-04-21T05:25:40.377-07:00I haven't seen this series (yet) not usre if i...I haven't seen this series (yet) not usre if i want to watch it either. I'm very undecided. I agree with the previous comments about not wanting to snitch on things ect but I feel like my concious would tell me you'll never get over 'not reporting something'. Definitely need to go with your gut. Beth / polishedcouture.com xBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826275132436033913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-60896281557690119432020-04-19T09:58:26.904-07:002020-04-19T09:58:26.904-07:00Good one with the "girl" LOL that was aw...Good one with the "girl" LOL that was awesome Sara. I'm glad you like this post. I was very apprehensive about posting it because I thinking who wants to be reminded of sadness. Especially for those who have watched the documentary. It's quite heavy and the young boy's death really was preventable. He was absolutely failed by so many. I'm grateful someone broke the rules for me. My life would be very different if no one had. I'd still be alive but I can't say my quality of life would be good.Onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730204986316039008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-83585567663836622202020-04-19T09:07:20.587-07:002020-04-19T09:07:20.587-07:00"I think these rules and fear of consequences..."I think these rules and fear of consequences makes us a little less connected and a little less empathetic because we are always wondering about how NOT to break the rules."<br /><br />Wow! You speak the truth, girl! (Like how I used "girl" there? LOL)<br /><br />This post is my FAVE so far! Kind but honest. Fantastic.Sara Jane Kehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877513570298189512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-69113135864923006452020-04-18T19:31:40.689-07:002020-04-18T19:31:40.689-07:00Jai,
Puuuuulease! Couple of weeks ago you had th...Jai, <br />Puuuuulease! Couple of weeks ago you had this memory with a friend on a trip and I was thinking ohhhhh man I wanna know the back story to this. ha ha onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228847547410063269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-21672376375150851662020-04-18T06:04:23.573-07:002020-04-18T06:04:23.573-07:00Thank you Jai. Have you seen the Gabriel Fernandez...Thank you Jai. Have you seen the Gabriel Fernandez trials? *whew* It's a lot...brace yourself if you plan to watch. And yes, we all have a little fear inside, being helpful isn't always the easiest decision. I've heard the don't be a tattle tale as well. Always have to be careful with words because they WILL stick. Parents never explained, don't be a tattle tale BUT there are times you need to stick up for others. I think that's how a lot of bully's keep at it, because no one wants to snitch because we all know snitches get stitches right? We all just have to learn a good balance. onlybarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228847547410063269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6816189945477210265.post-65956172221258832512020-04-18T05:53:22.615-07:002020-04-18T05:53:22.615-07:00Good entry Barb. I'm guilty of sometimes not r...Good entry Barb. I'm guilty of sometimes not reporting shit. Idk where this fear comes from. Probably some childhood stuff. We're always told not to be a tattle tale etc..but I do try to stand up for what's right but not always if it involves me being in trouble. I'll snitch anonymously lolJai Teasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039589929029584064noreply@blogger.com