It’s true. Everything they told you about following is wrong. When I first decided to embark on this “serious” blogging adventure, I did a TON of research. I researched various blogging platforms, hosting services, themes, color schemes, marketing strategies, networking sites…you name it. In the end, I picked WordPress over Squarespace, JustHost over Go Daddy, […]
Story People
“If I was a spider princess, she said I would spin webs the color of sky and catch drops of sunlight to give to children who watch too much TV and then everyone would remember to come outside to play. If I was a spider princess, she said, things would be different.” “There are days […]
Today Is Tuesday
Ok, so it might not actually be Tuesday. But I originally wrote this on a Tuesday (2/24/15). So work with me. Yesterday was Monday. The first day of the week. Tomorrow is Wednesday. “Hump Day” if you will. But today is neither. Today is Tuesday. And Tuesday has blessed me. The last week has been […]
Like A Tree
Last week was National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. For those of you who are faithful followers of this blog, you might have noticed that I did not publish a post last week. Which might seem strange, given that I am a vocal advocate for mental health, eating disorders, and recovery as a whole. But there […]
My Body Screams
My body screams at me. I’m certain it begins as a whisper. Every time it warns me. And I ignore it. Every time. I’m angry now. At my body. At myself. I feel betrayed. My back gave out on me last weekend and by Tuesday I was desperate. I made the call and the long […]
Why Not Be A Weirdo
Have you ever taken a class on how to make friends? I have. I know, I know. It sounds lame. And it kind of is. We all make fun of it while we’re sitting in group, talking about how to broaden our social life. Really? We need to be taught this? I look at my […]
Whenever That May Be
If there’s one thing I can say about treatment, it’s that you meet people who will change your life. Or at least the way you look at it. Whether you just share the air in the art room or become lifelong friends, there’s something that binds you together. There is no small talk. Everything is […]
the struggle is real. FIGHT.
I don’t think people truly understand why I write. How can they, when I’m not always sure of the reason myself. I never wanted to be a writer. There were many things I’ve wanted to be: Oceanographer Lawyer Surface Warfare Officer President Doctor Artist Entrepreneur Forensic Accountant Professor All of these careers were–at one time […]
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