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.
Recovery
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…
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.
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…
MOVING UPDATE 5.30.2024
We are down to just six weeks before we leave! We are so grateful to the people who have donated to our campaign so far!
Rethinking Victimhood
“Don’t be a victim.” “You have a victim mentality.” “I’m not a victim.” “I’m not like a typical victim.” These statements are often normalized and…
How Harmful is Educational Neglect?
For the past several weeks, I’ve been re-entering the world of Duolingo. Since I first used the app about a decade ago, it has received a full makeove…
Parrot Performance
I didn’t know how to connect. I only knew what I was taught, and I was taught badly. Like a parrot in a cage, I learned the language of my captors. My…