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
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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 