Lost & Gained
Laura discusses her weight-loss journey, and how she has lost weight, gained perspective, and learned techniques to manage the emotions that come with significant weight loss.
I DO NOT FORGET TO BE ANGRY
On learning hard lessons and recovering in the aftermath of an abusive relationship in a tiny town where everyone is very polite.
SIX YEARS AFTER A SUICIDE
By Ariel Rivera-Bernath It’s been six years since Austin committed suicide while stationed near the Khyber Pass in Afghanistan. He was nineteen-years-old. I thought that maybe I would try something […]
A Reading List for My 25-Year-Old Self
Originally posted on Longreads:
This week I’m turning 25 and have decided (based on anxiety attacks and several recent horoscopes) to say what I really want: to pursue writing seriously.…
WHEN I FIRST MOVED OUT WEST
On relocating to Wyoming, feeling happy and uncomfortable and strange, and trying to confront uncertainty with a brave face.
A FANTASTIC FEAR OF FEELING FOOLISH
The life and times of a frightened performer. By Melissa Miller
DEATH AND DYING, AND APRIL FOOLS
It doesn’t help that my mom died on April 1st of 2014. It was the only time I wished that someone was playing an elaborate prank on me. I was really looking forward to punching someone in the mouth and saying “wow, man you’re a dick but you got me good.” There was no one to punch in the face.
