Homeschooling and the Dunning-Kruger Effect
I was homeschooled from Kindergarten through 12th grade. As someone who was homeschooled, I am limited to my own experience and perceptions. When I st…
Learning About Independence, Interdependence, and Codependence
Content warning: brief mention of suicidal ideation Early on in my life, I memorized the following order of value with the acronym "JOY": J…
<strong>What is this blog about?</strong>
This blog is about myself, but it’s also about the things I care about. Everything matters to me. That doesn’t mean I know everything, though. Far fr…
<strong>Tragedy and Victory</strong>
My most popular writings are about surviving an abusive childhood. I’ve gathered readers from people who are curious, intrigued, or can’t look away fr…
Learning How to be Effective
All my life, the people around me have said to me, “You carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.” For most of my life, I would respond angril…
<strong>Consuming with Care</strong>
There’s a lot to be said about being environmentally conscientious. For a long time, I believed that it’s pointless to try on an individual level. Aft…
Fear Thrives on Avoidance
When I was growing up, my family didn’t always celebrate Halloween. We went trick-or-treating when I was very young, but later my parents became convi…
Writing and Trauma Recovery
I feel like I have written myself into a corner. I was fueled with rage when I first committed to writing about my experiences, and now I’m stuck with…
Learning How to Rest
Last year’s Disney film Encanto was a powerful and endearing musical. It did a fantastic job of addressing how intergenerational trauma can lead to dy…