On writing and other things
It would be easier not to write. Easier, because I don't know what to write about. Nothing seems particularly interesting or inspiring. It all just seems flat, even though I suppose it's not.
Read MoreNot alone
I just want to pause for a moment this week and acknowledge the overwhelming support that I have received since my last blog post. I asked for help and instead of cringing and turning away, you listened. I asked for what I needed and it has been provided for in abundance. I have received texts, tweets, phone calls, letters, meals, and packages from all over...from people who are close to me, and from people who barely know me. And, instead of letting myself feel like a garbage person who doesn't deserve any of it, I have tried to accept the love that is being shown to me: the kind of love that everyone deserves.
Read MorePretending to be “okay”
“Lately, I feel like a drama queen,” I said to one of my friends over Facebook messenger. “Uh. No. No no no. You are not a drama queen. Good grief,” she said to me. “You are going through some shit. It’s ok to go through shit and ask for help and not be ok all the time.” “Thank you,” I said, “I suppose you’re right.” “You acted ‘ok’ for a LONG time,” she said.
Read MoreThe piano player (another survival story)
Once, a woman was given the gift of a piano. With it, she was given a simple invitation: to join a band. All she had to do was play in the band, and she could play the piano as much as she wanted. So, she agreed, and accepted her gift; she accepted the invitation.
Read MoreS'more pops and EMDR
Lately, my creative energy feels a little worn out. I had a pretty bad depressive episode a week or so ago, and I’m still recovering from it. I still don’t want to write about that thing that’s been nagging at me. I’m still processing it all. I could write about what EMDR therapy has been like. But, I’d rather give you a recipe for something I made recently: s’more pops (pictured below). Or, maybe, I’ll do both.
Read MoreThe Tunnel: An Epilogue
So, what happened to the woman who escaped through the tunnel? What did she do with her new-found freedom and empowerment?
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