Just Shut Up
The messages from my family of origin were unmistakable: "We will not show empathy or understanding for your perspective. In response to what we perceive as distortions, we will only…
I’m not angry. I’m overwhelmed.
It’s painful to recall being scolded in shaming ways during overwhelming moments: "Why are you so angry? Why are you so defensive? Why are you yelling?" I percieved but could…
Accuracy of Language
I am gradually acquiring better language as I work to heal from things which (for lack of a more precise word) I previously identified as abuse. While abusive things were…
Rupture and Repair
The culmination of sleep deprivation, chronic pain, C- PTSD , sensory overload (when in the presence of most others) can fuck heavily with my resilience and discernment. Sometimes Often my…