Stories

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine

It’s been several months since coming out to my family. Normally, this kind of story probably wouldn’t be that out of the ordinary. After all, it’s 2020. Or at least,...

Rise and Shine

It’s been several months since coming out to my family. Normally, this kind of story probably wouldn’t be that out of the ordinary. After all, it’s 2020. Or at least,...

What Story

What Story

I never really feel like I have much to share. Whats my story? Oh, I don’t have one worth telling. And there it is. The self hate, no compassion or...

What Story

I never really feel like I have much to share. Whats my story? Oh, I don’t have one worth telling. And there it is. The self hate, no compassion or...

The Switchback Effect

The Switchback Effect

I’m a survivor. I didn’t choose to be. But I am. I didn’t grow up in a poor family, in some third world country. I come from a middle class...

The Switchback Effect

I’m a survivor. I didn’t choose to be. But I am. I didn’t grow up in a poor family, in some third world country. I come from a middle class...

Everyone has scars

Everyone has scars

Three years ago I decided to move half way across the country to become a teacher. Life was great and I was excited. Fresh out of college. I made bad...

Everyone has scars

Three years ago I decided to move half way across the country to become a teacher. Life was great and I was excited. Fresh out of college. I made bad...

The moment is now

The moment is now

Growing up with 3 sisters, I always felt like having a boyfriend was “normal”. I dated the nicest guy for over 2 years and I just knew something was off....

The moment is now

Growing up with 3 sisters, I always felt like having a boyfriend was “normal”. I dated the nicest guy for over 2 years and I just knew something was off....

Breathe

Breathe

It is not the first time I have sat here like this not able to breathe, not able to think a single thought. Words were jumbled in my mind, searching...

Breathe

It is not the first time I have sat here like this not able to breathe, not able to think a single thought. Words were jumbled in my mind, searching...