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Tag: grief

I’m Still Not Here
Memoir, mental health

I’m Still Not Here

At 14, I read the entire Bible, front to back. When I attended sleepovers, other kids brought plastic clamshells of … Continue reading I’m Still Not Here

Life Goes On: Trauma Revisited
Healing

Life Goes On: Trauma Revisited

TRIGGER WARNING So I don’t talk much about trauma on this blog anymore. And you know what? It’s a relief. … Continue reading Life Goes On: Trauma Revisited

This Word Chronic
Buddhism, Health

This Word Chronic

I’ve been so angry at people who ask me, “How are the headaches?” and “Feeling better?” “It’s still chronic,” I … Continue reading This Word Chronic

Another Staycation
Health, Lifestyle

Another Staycation

I don’t know about you, but I like to start every vacation with a clear idea of what I’m going … Continue reading Another Staycation

Handling Resentment
Health, Memoir, Psychology

Handling Resentment

I’m not a pro at this. I’m not here to give advice. I’m just saying that sometimes I look at … Continue reading Handling Resentment

Mourning
Healing, Memoir

Mourning

The first thing it makes space for is sorrow. As the rage and terror ebb away, the grief can overwhelm … Continue reading Mourning

On Father’s Day Weekend
Healing, Memoir

On Father’s Day Weekend

My father kept an old Yamaha acoustic guitar in his bedroom. Sometimes I ran my child-round fingertips over the strings … Continue reading On Father’s Day Weekend

Breaking Away
Healing, Memoir

Breaking Away

It took me two years. Healing from abuse, finding the confidence to believe that you are capable of leaving—it takes … Continue reading Breaking Away

My Breakdown in a Bus Depot
Healing, Memoir

My Breakdown in a Bus Depot

And then I went to New York. If you have been asleep, New York will slap you out of it. … Continue reading My Breakdown in a Bus Depot

Cutting the Cord
Memoir

Cutting the Cord

I now saw that talking to my parents was pointless. So instead, I typed them an email. I need to … Continue reading Cutting the Cord

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