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  • I Was There

    Someone I knew died this year. The people who loved him grieved loudly. They shared photographs. Saved belongings. Got tattoos. Wrote about regret, strained relationships, and how badly they wished for just a few more minutes with him. I watched from a distance, and I felt nothing about his passing. I stayed quiet. Death has… Read more

  • Euphoria

    Euphoria feels like your chest cracked open and light rushed in, like gravity briefly lost interest in you and let you float an inch above your own life. Colors sharpen, your body hums, and for a rare, suspiciously generous moment, everything makes sense and hurts less at the same time. While I’ve certainly been through… Read more

  • A Cautionary Tale

    There’s a particular sting that comes with realizing I missed the ⚠️ warning signs ⚠️ — the red flags 🚩🚩🚩practically waving like parade banners while I smiled and said, “No, no, they’re probably just having a rough day.” It’s not stupidity, and it’s not willful blindness. It’s my reflex to hope. I want to see… Read more

  • Give Them Justice

    ⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault and Strong Language⚠️ “[insert person name] was on the list too, but you don’t hear democrats say…” ✋🛑 Let me stop you right there. IF THEY’RE GUILTY, PUNISH THEM TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW! I don’t care about their political affiliation. Lock them up and throw away the damn… Read more