Karen Davis, MA LPA

08/17/2023

This is a horrible day for North Carolina. To those who are in the lqbtqai+ community, and especially those who identify as trans - know you are loved, you have value, I SEE you and I will ALWAYS provide a safe space for you. The opinions of some DO NOT reflect the opinions of All. It is so horrific to see how such ignorance of some can be used to try and destroy others. We will continue to fight!

10/18/2022

Trying to understand how people can dehumanize others just because they are different...how people can have so much hate for others without even meeting/getting to know them...how people can pass such judgments on others while being blinded to their own selves.

I saw a kid yesterday that was at a school that went into lockdown. A person was arrested and 3 guns and ammunition were found along with hate group materials in this person's vehicle. THIS IS NOT OKAY. I should not be having therapy sessions about the fear of being shot to death at school because someone doesn't like a particular group of people. Instead of focusing on all the inconsequential stupid s**t out there, how about we focus on trying to be better people in general. Focus on caring about other people, not just ourselves. You always have a right to your opinion, you do not have the right to hurt others, destroy others, control others, etc because you think your opinion is the only one that matters. Here's a challenge....try doing something nice for someone today WITHOUT expectations. Do something for someone else that you would want someone to do for you. Try it.

10/06/2022

09/13/2022

Just Let them.

People are gonna be who they are, and do what they want to do regardless of what you say or do…
So let go and let them.

I went years and years wondering why the people in my life did what they did. I would spend months and months analyzing and trying to micromanage the situation the best I could.
As a child I wondered about my dad all the time. Not much I can do, and not much I can change.

It takes years and years to reflect and understand that sometimes it’s not about us. Not about what we do or don’t do.

Some hurt people, hurt people…
And then again some hurt people, heal people.
You just have to pick your outlook and which one you want to be.

Friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, wives, husbands, family, coworkers, acquaintances, strangers.
All of them.
If they want to choose something or someone over you, LET THEM.
If they want to go weeks without talking to you, LET THEM.
If they are okay with never seeing you, LET THEM.
If they are okay with always putting themselves first, LET THEM.
If they are showing you who they are and not what you perceived them to be, LET THEM.
If they want to follow the crowd, LET THEM.
If they want to judge or misunderstand you, LET THEM.
If they act like they can live without you, LET THEM.
If they want to walk out of your life and leave,
hold the door open, AND LET THEM.

Let them lose you.
You were never theirs, because you were always your own.

Stop exhausting yourself and your mind about what you can change, or how to make yourself more worthy. You’re already worthy right now.

Trying to control any outcome regarding their decisions is a waste of time. Just let them be, and let them do it on their own. 
You’ll save a lot of time and sanity. 
And I get it. Sometimes it’s hard to make sense of why they do anything that they do in the first place.

We cannot control those or the actions of others around us, but we can control how we choose to react.
Just remember that when you decide to start letting them show you how awful they can be, don’t let it make you blind to how amazing others can be.

So let them.

Let them show you who they truly are, not tell you.
Let them prove how worthy they are of your time.
Let them make the necessary steps to be a part of your life.
Let them earn your forgiveness.
Let them call you to talk about ordinary things.
Let them take you out on a Thursday.
Let them talk about anything and everything just because it’s you they are talking to.
Let them have a safe place in you.
Let them see the heart in you that didn’t harden.
Let them love you.

No matter what in life, enjoy the ride, learn the lessons, and when it comes to people “let them”. ♥️ - author unknown

12/15/2021

Yes! With the holiday season upon us, remember it is OKAY to take time for yourself, take a moment to breathe, and NOT immediately respond to others!

07/12/2021

I crack up every time I see this face!!!