Signed, the Daughter You May Someday Know
CN: graphic description of self-harm; discussion of suicide, teen homelessness, homophobia, religious opposition to homosexuality,...
Interview on The Poet by Day
After my "Close the Camps" article went semi-viral I received a lot of messages and emails from people interested to talk to me,...
Why Chronic Illness Makes it So Hard to Leave Home
CN: Detailed descriptions of the experience of pain and other health issues, discussion of chronic pain, disability, chronic illness. My...
Power Dynamics Part 1: What Happens When Someone Has More Power Than You Do?
CN: reference to abuse of power, toxic work environments, and physical threats or sexual assault from authority figures. What would...
What You Can Do to Close the Camps
I’ve compiled a list of actions to take in response to the recent news of the concentration camps for immigrants. If you’re here just for...
Dear Me Ten Years Ago: Advice for My 20-year-old Self
CN: brief mention of difficult life circumstances including abuse & trauma, general discussion of mental illness. About a month ago, I...
How Lizzo Helped Me Grow into "My Skin"
CN: mention of cancer, racism, domestic violence, and trauma. I first found out about the singer and performer Lizzo on an early episode...
Understanding the Coping Mechanisms of Victims of Abuse
CN: extensive discussion of the experience of abusive relationships, physical abuse. There are many articles about identifying...
What Is Afforded to You
CN: chronic illness, police brutality, racism, mental illness, medical neglect, forced stay at mental institution. Note: This blog post...
