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.
THE JOURNEY FOR A SERVICE DOG
Navigating the world with an invisible disability is difficult. People don’t know why I can’t stay out late, or why I suddenly have to get up and leave, sometimes just to the bathroom to catch my cool, other times to go home. I may disappoint friends and my family is baffled by my problems. I do force myself to socialize, which is how I met my wonderful girlfriend. I get anxiety attacks that leave me shaken and completely out of it. Sometimes I don’t know where I am. A Psychiatric Service Dog can help with that, too, by leading me to an exit, car, or friend.
“MAN, I REALLY FEEL LIKE A WOMAN NOW”
By Anonymous: How BDSM taught me to love my body and gave me ownership of my own sexuality
TRYING OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
By Laura Ann Trigger Warning: The following post deals with addiction, eating disorders, depression, self-mutilation, and otherwise emotional topics. Please take care when reading and do not compromise your […]
