Tag Archives: female writers

The Body Chronicles: Part 3

In deciding this would be the year I connect to my body and document that process I recognized there would be certain topics that would come up. Specifically insecurities about my body. I didn’t know if I would need to … Continue reading

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My Scarlet Truths and Good Will Hunting

I wrote an essay yesterday about “The Scarlet Letter” that I called the “The Scarlet Truth: Authenticity”. Now, I’m not gonna lie to you, it wasn’t my favorite essay but I liked where it was going. My premise was this: … Continue reading

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The People Who Share Our Miles

If you know me in day to day life you will likely know  last week was a pretty major week in my world. It demanded a lot, was incredibly rewarding, and gave me a lot. You will also likely know … Continue reading

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Fate, Destiny and Purpose: A Pondering

I desperately want to be one of those people that feels like things  are meant to be will be. Sometimes I do believe that. I believe it with my whole heart. Until something happens (and something always happens) at which … Continue reading

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Triggered

I often elude to my mental health but never discuss it openly because on the whole our society is bound to this notion that there’s something so shameful about mental health we hold onto it as some dirty little secret. … Continue reading

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The Truth Is…

I wanted to write about a lot of things this week; a warrior women’s manifesto, thoughts on the injustices of life and all the horrific ways it hurts us, the fact I finally cleaned my apartment (I assure you that … Continue reading

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Getting Reaquainted with Anger

I have never described myself as an angry person. By adulthood I did not present anger, ever, having learned instead to control it by channeling it inward, at myself. I can remember, thinking back on the last few years, a … Continue reading

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The Curious Case of Novelty

I am employed by multiple agencies. One of these places is relatively fresh into my life and I’ve been reflecting a great deal about the process of starting some place new and what I love about it, hate about it, … Continue reading

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Potent Words, Hot Mess Shame Days and Glamazon Dreams.

So not so long ago a wonderful group of students I had the honor to work with in my graduate assistantship got me an end of year gift, part of which was a book of quotes. Since getting it I’ve … Continue reading

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Safety and Connection

I have not always felt safe. I have not always felt connected. In fact, for a lot of moments I have felt terrified, trapped, hurt, overwhelmed, and disconnected to survive. I did what I had to do to live. I’m … Continue reading

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