About a month ago, I was dinking around twitter when I saw the hashtag #DearMeTenYearsAgo. Woah. Where was I 10 years ago? If I could say anything, what would I give as advice for my 20-year-old Self?
Patreon Bonus Content: Childhood Photos
In 3rd grade, we each did a project on one of the united states of america. I did Florida…(Read the rest on Patreon)
How Lizzo Helped Me Grow into “My Skin“
Clarity J is here to tell us just how much of an impact Lizzo and her music have had on her journey to wellness.
Patreon Bonus Content: Childhood Writing
I wrote a story about a hamster when I was 8. I don’t think I need to say anything else. (Read the rest on Patreon)
Patreon Bonus Content: A Surplus of Spoons
Apparently managing spoons runs in the family… (Read the rest on Patreon)
Understanding the Coping Mechanisms of Victims of Abuse
Making the decision to leave an abusive relationship is exceedingly difficult, and actually doing it is harder still since doing so safely often takes time and strategic planning. Christina takes an empathetic look at some common coping mechanisms of victims of abuse, some of which are used to keep them safe until they can leave, others that actually keep them in the relationship longer, but all of which are rooted in reasons that are significant to them.
Patreon Bonus Content: Early Signs of EDS
Looking through old diary entries, there were many early signs that I had EDS that I didn’t recognize at the time.
Patreon Bonus Content: Highschool Short Story
Digging for old writing to show you, I found this prologue that I wrote in high school for a story I never wrote. I have no memory of this story or…(Read the rest on Patreon)
What Is Afforded to You
This post provides a break-down of the amazing article “Sick Woman Theory” by Johanna Hedva, which demonstrates how many aspects of social justice and the structure of society and even just human existence are interconnected: Disability, chronic illness, police brutality, racism, sexism, the medical system, the mental health industry, intergenerational trauma, socio-political theory, the medical and social models of disability, spoon theory, capitalism, and self-love.
Patreon Bonus Content: Photos of Tiny Kella
Now you can find out what Kella looked like between ages four and ten. (Read the rest on Patreon)