Yes, I’m Staying Home
Today is my mother’s funeral and I am here at home in a different city. This is the right decision for me. Some might not agree, but this is the kindest thing I
If you’ve landed here it’s likely because you already know me or know someone who knows me. That’s okay. You’ve got to start with one follower before you can get to a million. Spoiler alert – that’s my goal. Unfortunately I’m too computer illiterate to have any idea how to know if I ever get there.
A few years back I decided to start sharing the details of my personal journey. At first my writing was more of a catharsis, but at some point I realized that what I had to say resonated with many other people. My struggles are not so unusual, but my willingness to be open about it apparently is.
I hope that by sharing my stories I can help someone out there feel less alone. If while reading my words just one of you feels seen, feels validated, whispers “Me too”, or raises a fist and says “Hell yes!” then it will all have been worth it.
Today is my mother’s funeral and I am here at home in a different city. This is the right decision for me. Some might not agree, but this is the kindest thing I
Content Warning: Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse It is Saturday night and my phone rings. Nobody ever calls me. When I see it is my brother’s number my first thought is, “Oh,
Content Warning: Abuse, Emotional Neglect My mother died this morning. If you’re like most people, you just sucked in your breath and thought “Oh no! That’s awful!” I, however, feel a whole lot
“You’re quite disciplined aren’t you” asked my new neighbour. “Were you in the military?” I asked her why she thought so. She said because she sees I’m up really early and that I