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Making the victim the perpetrator.
One of the sad realities for sexual abuse survivors is that some of the people around them, even and especially their own family, turn them into the perpetrator, rather than the victim. Some family will continue to talk to the… Read More ›
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“I don’t even know how I feel lately…”
I feel like I am failing right now. I know that it’s a high possibility that this is just my brain doing what it does and filling me with negative self-talk, but I feel so much shame and sadness for… Read More ›
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Father’s Day kind of sucks.
Father’s Day kind of sucks sometimes. Have you ever mourned the death of a parent that has not actually died? That is my father. I have not seen him in six years in October, and I don’t plan on ever… Read More ›
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The things about OCD that people without OCD don’t know.
So I have OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It’s very mild compared to others, and I am so grateful for that. What I learned through my diagnosis though was that there are many symptoms of OCD that people probably are… Read More ›
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Personing is hard.
I got to thinking the other night, it’s hard to be a person. Like, how am I supposed to do all the things? I have to complete all my schoolwork and meet all those deadlines while actually achieving good grades…. Read More ›
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High School and…Death?
So I was looking at a Facebook page for the graduating year of my High School class, and I noticed quite a few people who passed away from that year. What surprised me wasn’t their deaths but more my emotions… Read More ›
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month…
And I haven’t made a post???? There are reasons. I’ve himmed and hawed about what to post all month. This month is important to anyone who is a Mental Health Advocate, but I didn’t only want to publish another cliche… Read More ›
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Rapper Names
Okay here’s my question, WHERE do rappers come up with their names??? Like I NEED to know this information. Why did Biggie Smalls pick an oxymoron for his name? Was he like I’ll be biggie smalls just in case I… Read More ›
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I went back to school.
So, here we are. I’m back in school trying to get my BA in Business. Let me tell you, it’s exhausting. I feel like all my free time is homework and studying. I mean, I know it’ll be worth it… Read More ›
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New Endings
The most amazing thing happened last night. I was doing my normal nighttime routine, taking my medication when I realized I’ve only been taking three meds. I normally take five. I was floored. I stopped to think when the last… Read More ›
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The Grinch (The Jim Carrey Version FYI)
As you get older do you relate to the Grinch more or is that just me? I am going to outline a few very good reasons why I totally feel like the Grinch is my secret soul twin lately. He… Read More ›
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Crepes
I helped you cook a lot, chopping and cutting and spicing, but I distinctly remember two occasions when we really cooked. Once we made crepes. We mixed the thin batter and poured it in the pan. You showed me how… Read More ›
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At the cost of my liver.
Hello. It’s been a while. And for good reason. I feel good. Great in fact, this past month or so. I feel as close to baseline as I can feel. But. There’s always a but. In my sane, logical, and… Read More ›
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Poems from another time
In high school, I sat next to a kid in English that was a bit odd. I liked him though, not romantically but in general. He was smart, he made me laugh, and we helped each other with our work…. Read More ›
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Thank you followers!
Just a quick note to say Thank you to all my followers! I truly appreciate that every one of you takes the time to read my ramblings. I hope somehow I help you even a little bit, or at least… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Sexual Abuse ›
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Setting Boundaries
August 31, 2020
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I lost the colors…
July 20, 2020
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Because it had a lock.
July 16, 2020
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The Definition of Consent.
July 15, 2020
Poetry ›
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Short stories I never finish…
August 1, 2020
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Ashes to ashes, dust to dust…
July 23, 2020
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Salt and Sadness
July 3, 2020
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But first xanax is: www.butfirstxanax.com
June 22, 2020
Infertility ›
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Chronic Fatigue is definitely a thing, and PCOS sucks.
July 30, 2020
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Attention
July 9, 2020
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PCOS and Periods. (Or lack thereof)
February 13, 2020
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New Endings
December 31, 2019
bipolar disorder ›
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“Father of mine, tell me where did you go? You had the world inside your hand but you did not seem to know”
July 31, 2020
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Falling Leaves is everything the world needs right now.
July 10, 2020
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Break the Silence. End Rape Culture.
July 8, 2020
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Chasing the highs and lows
July 7, 2020