Frank
Every story has its heroes and villains. In a story of trauma and assault, the villains are easy to spot. … Continue reading Frank
The Body Tells the Truth
I am sitting in social studies class a month or two into seventh grade. Suddenly, I cannot see Mrs. Johnson’s … Continue reading The Body Tells the Truth
When Post-Traumatic Stress Begins
I wish I could tell you that was the end of it. I held an umbrella and felt strong, and … Continue reading When Post-Traumatic Stress Begins
The Aftermath
The next memories I can place with any certainty are in the last month of sixth grade. I am with … Continue reading The Aftermath
The First Assault
My father had been my ally in the family. True, he’d done some weird shit. When I was in preschool, … Continue reading The First Assault
Prelude to the Assaults
CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT To begin a story is necessarily to omit. If I begin my story of assault at age … Continue reading Prelude to the Assaults
Breaking Open the Story
CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT Over the next few months, I am going to tell my story of assault and healing. Here. … Continue reading Breaking Open the Story
