memoir
BAGGAGE: First Chapter of my Memoir Posted on Patreon
I just posted my first chapter, BAGGAGE, on Patreon. In this piece, I write about early childhood trauma that confused me and made me…
I KNOW WHY CRAZY PEOPLE HOWL AT THE MOON: MY BENZO STORY AT PATREON
This photo was taken on July 30, 2013. I was in Florida with my (then) husband. We were out to dinner with…
Moving Beyond Where I’m From
i’m from a little gray ranch hidden behind overgrown bushes on a steep hill. i’m from beneath the willow tree and a…
Short on Decor, Long on Miracles: #Hanukkah
What appeals to me most about Hanukkah is the idea that miracles can be found in every day moments, how big and small things that seem impossible can come to pass….
One August
One August, a man I loved tried to kill me. Only he didn’t kill me. Earlier that day, we had gone kite-flying….
Cracking Writer’s Block with EMDR
As a child, I was supposed to keep my room neat. My bed needed to be made the moment I awoke each…
When Flying Was Fun
After being cooped up inside the airplane for thirty minutes, a cabin filled with passengers learned we would not be taking off….
Overnight Camp: A Kiss and Tell Account
Summer camp was the best gift my parents ever gave me. At overnight camp, everyone shared clothes, shaving cream, stationery, and secrets….
My Mother Was Hot Stuff
My mom was hot stuff when I was little. She was pretty and had straight teeth. She wore pink hoop earrings and…
The Beauty of a Grandmother
“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” ~Franz Kafka My Grandma Muriel was fabulous. She was. Fiery, artistic…