In brief: Today’s diverse topics all come down to bodily autonomy and who is allowed to have it: my rant to take back the phrase “I can’t”; Melissa Gira Grant and I deciding to #BanAllWork over pumpkin pie; and Britni… Read More ›
#GetWell2015
And I’m back! — #GetWell2015 with updates and good news (06/27/15)
In brief: Hey, everybody! I sort of went away, but not really. Either way — I have news AND I’m back! Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of… Read More ›
The Narrator: a thank you, long overdue — #GetWell2015 (05/28/2015)
In brief: This post is a glimpse into the background and through-lines that inform and guide my life and my storytelling. I hope you have someone like this in your life to keep you honest and sane and that they… Read More ›
I Feel So Much Better! …and that’s sometimes really awful #GetWell2015 (05/26/2015)
In brief: It turns out that human beings are complex and able to have multiple feelings simultaneously and that getting well at long last is a mixed bag. Today, I’m getting real about letting yourself feel a sad when you… Read More ›
My love letter to #ADHD meds — #GetWell2015 (05/21/2015)
In brief: Counterintuitively, being at a newly decently functioning level thanks to ADHD meds, I haven’t been keeping up with this series. Here’s why and what’s happening! Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work… Read More ›
Sometimes I just can’t — #Anxiety Talk + #GetWell2015 (03/31/2015)
In brief: “Can’t” is a loaded word. Perhaps it’s time we de-stigmatized it. Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of it by becoming a patron at PATREON or… Read More ›
After 25 Years Undiagnosed, Finally Calming the #ADHD Storm — #GetWell2015 (03/27/2015)
In brief: The title is a touch misleading, but the journey is long and an update was in order. My experience so far seeking treatment for ADD as an adult. Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider… Read More ›
Poor People Deserve Joy — #GetWell2015 (03/18/15)
In brief: Drop the side eye you cast at the poor folks who eat a candy bar, go for a drink with friends, see a movie, have a glass of wine at home, or order pizza on a Friday night…. Read More ›
#FoodStampBudget Recipes & Other Nuggets (as promised) #GetWell2015 (03/03/2015)
In brief: After years of food insecurity and lack of free time from working multiple jobs, I’ve gotten good at cooking with almost no money. As promised, I’m sharing some of that experience and invite you to do the same… Read More ›
“I wanna be sedated…” — #AnxietyTalk meets #GetWell2015 (02/26/15)
In brief: TODAY SUCKS. (and that’s awful, and ok, and not something I can control, and something our society allows for and supports) Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do… Read More ›