The Vulnerability of Joy
Joy feels very vulnerable to me right now. This was a statement I wrote on Facebook, one status of many throughout the day on
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September 26, 2020
PTSD
That’s What She Said | My Coronavirus Awkward Massage Adventure
I just wanted to relax. That’s how I recently found myself in a massage parlor three hours from home during the time of
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July 26, 2020
The Intersection of Autism and PTSD
When it comes to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I have a lot of knowledge and experience. Having lived with Complex PTSD
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March 29, 2020
Whose Voice is Telling You That You’re Fat?
I grew up in the church. Every once in awhile, somebody would pray for patience. I didn’t think too much about it until one
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January 28, 2020
Get Back on Track When Everything in Life is Hard
The morning started out by waking up earlier than usual. I find this personally offensive. My body has the audacity to start
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November 25, 2019
When You Stumble Onto the Dim Path
The area’s most popular tourist attraction was closed. Granted, it was a crisp Sunday in the hills and valleys of Montpelier,
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October 23, 2019
Stupid Little Reasons to Stay
Content warning: this piece contains mentions of suicidal ideation, PTSD, and depression The bedroom is quiet and gray. Only
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September 11, 2019
When Your Trauma Doesn’t Fit the Image of PTSD
I’ve run a blog for the last five years about the intersection of my chronic physical and mental illnesses and my hopes of
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June 27, 2019
Post-Traumatic Growth & Why Game of Thrones Fascinates Us
Warning: contains spoilers for Season 8 Game of Thrones is arguably the most popular television show of all time. With its
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May 14, 2019
The Monster in My Corner
CW: child abuse and sexual abuse are mentioned, though not in detail I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2017. When I walked out of
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April 30, 2019
