Hope and Honesty
First posted on the old blog, November 12, 2024. When the world ends, who will admit it? Will we appreciate that we’re arriving at the conclusion of…
I Was Wrong About October 7th
First published on the old blog, 10/7/2024. The past year has been filled with an indescribable amount of both horror and conflict. At this time a ye…
The Trauma Tug-of-War
The tug-of-war that takes place in my psyche now is that in relation to my trauma, I’m simultaneously obsessed and avoidant. I avoid the triggers because it’s painful, even detrimental, to revisit the traumatic memories.
Coping Skills
“I’m learning the ropes I’m learning to cope I’m learning that more of us got hella demons than got any hope.” -Xiuhtezcatl I’ve been in and out of t…
What’s Going on with the Memoir?
In 2015, I started a Patreon and announced that I was beginning work on a memoir about growing up in a large (or should I say gigantic?) Christian, co…
Birthday Post 10
I hear you don't like it I don't care if you don't... You can burn the skin I live in But you cannot burn the witch away -Aurora, The Devi…
Letters of Self-Compassion: You’ve Come So Far!
A reflection on what self-compassion means.
Limited Space for Keepsakes
Hey everyone, I’m feeling pretty scattered in the process of trying to write updates across seven different platforms (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pat…
Necessity and Hope
It feels profoundly selfish to be constantly in need. It might seem helpful to make comparisons – there are people worse off, there are people better…