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

Shelving Books

Libraries are not what you think. They are not havens. They are not sanctuaries of peace and learning. Each morning … Continue reading Shelving Books

A few months before my graduation, I came home after classes one day to find my parents in the living … Continue reading The Beginning of the End

But depression does not recede with the ministering of kind words from a friend. Joe’s words had been a balm, … Continue reading Siddhartha

When I entered therapy at age 32, I learned the first task for the trauma survivor is to establish a … Continue reading Diana

Every story has its heroes and villains. In a story of trauma and assault, the villains are easy to spot. … Continue reading Frank

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