If I Hear “It Could Be Worse” One More Goddamn Time… When my mom died, they said, “She’s in a better place.” When my dad passed, I heard, “He lived a good life.” When my best friend and life-partner died, it was the infamous, “Be grateful for the time you shared.” When I lost dozens […]
Category: Trauma, Grief, Repeat
Hysteria: A Brief History of Losing Your Sh*t and Getting Punished for It
The Women Who Weren’t Allowed to Break There’s something quietly terrifying about realizing you come from a long line of women who were punished for feeling out loud. Women who were diagnosed with a mental illness the moment they cracked under the weight of carrying too much for too long. They didn’t get compassion. They […]
Choosing Rage, Realness, and Stories That Don’t Fit in a Box
Sharing the twisted Trump trick about intrusive thoughts?Risky Admitting I use AI to help untangle my chaotic brain?Vulnerable And what’s coming next?Well, it feels like walking into oncoming traffic. But here we are – gearing up for story time. The Truth About Real Stories Real-life stories aren’t tidy, safe, or tame. They’re messy, chaotic, and […]
