The second half of autumn. A time of year I had learned to guard against in my adolescence if I wanted to arrive at the holidays with any peace, gratitude, or love in my heart. Fifteen years ago tonight, I would also become grateful to arrive at the holidays alive, with only bruises remaining from … Continue reading Lights Are Changing Red to Green
Month: November 2019
I Don’t Belong to You
I listened to a podcast about accessing one's creativity by none other than Jody Moore. Y'all are thinking that by now Jody ought to be paying me for mentioning her so often. I promise I am not getting paid. I represent only me when I say that you must listen to her. Which you can … Continue reading I Don’t Belong to You
Wearing Thin
[I started this on Halloween and was too scared to share. In case it kills me, Day of the Dead seems a lot more appropriate.] Warning: Elissa can't handle much for at least six more days and might say ugly things regarding suicide and periods. I just spent an hour reading the PMDD … Continue reading Wearing Thin
the well-rested mother 