Ratings of Emotional Abuse Severity

While looking for something else, I found this scale of emotional abuse that I had seen before but then couldn't find again. It's very useful in comparing damage levels.

Warning for graphic examples.

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Birdfeeding

Today is cloudy, windy, and cold.  We got a little rain last night.

I fed the birds.  Today I've seen sparrows, a house finch, a Bewick's wren, and a squirrel.  The crows were harassing the owl again.  I hadn't heard from them in several days.  When I went out to look at them, I saw a cardinal and a robin.

The lawnmower is back from its spring tuneup so we'll need to pick up sticks soon.

Coping Skills: Music

Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This is the current list of coping skills.

2. Play an instrument, sing, dance, act

Performance arts are great for expressing emotions.  What kinds do you enjoy?