Holistically speaking, self care is a responsibility, and now that I have chosen this path I also have to choose the responsibility that goes with it. One could say that the holistic path is about integrating many different threads of healing. Each alone does not pack a powerful punch. But together they can create momentum.

Another aspect of not being on medication is that there is no dulling of emotions. Since things naturally seem heightened during the holiday season my reaction to my friend was that she was very blunt in her criticisms. She is also on several kinds of medication for depression and anxiety; so I don't know if she doesn't feel the impact of her words as much as I do.