A Hastily Made Decision
“Rest and be thankful.” William Wadsworth 69 Posts. That’s 130,088 words. That’s how much I’ve written this year. It’s why I need to slow down and take a breather. One …
Mental Health Blogging: 8 Proven Do’s and Don’ts
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything substantial and I’m not sure that’s what I’m bringing you today. I’m still dealing with some creative block. I’ve had a lot …
Choked: 8 Types of Creative Block
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” Sylvia Plath Creative block…uhhggg. It’s really the worst. If you are a creative, of any type, you’ve probably experienced it. The desire and …
Recovery, Recognition, Release
Hey y’all! I hope this update finds you well. Today I come to you with no real plan, only to write something, anything, at this point. As some of you …
From The Archives: When It All Comes Crashing Down
In 2014, I turned 32. I had been married for 3 years and my daughter had just turned 2. The last year of my marriage, however, had been difficult. There …
From The Archives: Into the Depths Of Despair
Sometimes pain was like a storm that came out of nowhere. The clearest summer could end in a downpour. Could end in lightning and thunder. – Benjamin Alire Sáenz The …
From The Archives: Wherein The Signs Become Unmistakable
Adulthood is hell. –H. P. Lovecraft The last year of my teens was uneventful. I worked and lived with my mom and my grandparents in a small town. I’ll talk …
From The Archives: An Affair To Remember
“You’re not a victim for sharing your story. You are a survivor setting the world on fire with your truth. And you never know who needs your light, your warmth, …
From The Archives: The Girl, She Is A-Changin’
“And these children that you spit onAs they try to change their worldsAre immune to your consultationsThey’re quite aware of what they’re goin’ through” Changes, David Bowie Teenage Wasteland? My …
From The Archives: Hello, Cruel World.
“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.” – Jess Lair I’ve been doing a lot of research about blogging and how to get readers …