Sassy Sober Survivor

Welcome to Pocket Stones ! In the mornings I put a crystal or two in my pocket as a guide and comfort for the day. Here I tell you the type of crystals and their general uses. Enjoy and check for new pics on the Featured Post tab!! 2/18/18 When I see Ocean Jasper I sigh, I get moon eyed and I feel relief.   When I hold ocean jasper I feel like I’m home, like I’m where I belong and enveloped in a hug. Ocean jasper captivates me.   It calls to me.   It wants to be held.   Every time I am in Zuzus Healing Arts a piece of ocean jasper comes home with me.   I can’t get enough of it!   Most days I have a piece in my pocket and it brings me patience. True ocean jasper only comes from one place in the world – Madagascar.   It is unique because it has circles, dots, wavy/curly lines and comes in almost every color of the rainbow!   Once you have seen it you will always be able to recognize it.   When I look at it I feel like I can se...

I recently visited a woman with ovarian cancer during my workday. The first day she was in fine spirits, physically weak from treatments but overall having a good day. The very next day was completely different. She had terrible nausea, could barely move and was visibly fatigued with little to no effort. Her daughter is her main caretaker. I go to care for people all the time, it's my job. When I see clients undergoing cancer treatments I am empathetic to them more since I have gone through some of the same things. This woman effected me greatly. She was so loving towards her family and grateful for the care she was receiving from the agency and her loved ones. To see someone suffering is heart wrenching but to see a family member suffer too pushed me over the edge. I did my job. I held it together. Barely. I went to my car after the visit and I cried. I cried for my client who is in physical and emotional pain. I cried for my clients daughter who has to watch her mother in ...