“I failed the mental health test today,” I told my dear one. We were in their van, and I was looking down at my body as my dear one drove. “Not only did I fail to wear rings, a bracelet, or a necklace,” I continued. “But I also failed to put on socks.” I stared… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’ve you been? Thought you might enjoy this post which is all questions. all questions Do you have a favorite kind of ritual? Are there rituals you prefer to do for yourself, as opposed to for other people who request them? Do you feel happy when you’re handling salt? Does any archetype or… Read More »
I was eating pho with Ming the other day. Someone who seemed houseless was drinking a soda at the table closest to the door. They had a black trash bag of materials and a nervous look. I wondered if the soda was a gift, if the workers had given it to them? They started to… Read More »
“Hey, dear. Do you think I’m developmentally disabled?” I asked Ming. I was lying in bed having a low-energy day. Ming was moving about the bedroom. “No,” said Ming. “I think you’re developmentally juuuuuuust right.” “Yeah, maybe!” I said. “What about Bunny?” I asked. Bunny was propped up on the blanket on my hip. Some… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I thought I was an indoor-outdoor cat. Then yesterday I suddenly realized I had become an outdoor cat. Let me tell you the events that led up to this realization. Recently I went to visit a friend. I asked if we could go to the park and talk, as… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I want to tell you that I’ve been harmed by mandated reporting. It’s supposedly helpful to make us all safer. But it’s more of a “cover your ass” so no one gets sued. And it’s a way to disempower people who are have been kicked around enough already. I… Read More »
Hello, reader. How do you sleep when your thoughts are overwhelming? Saying thank you to my body is a way I soothe my mind. thank you to my body I love you, heart. Thank you for how you feel all these feelings with such bravery, while pumping my blood. Thank you for being the scapegoat… Read More »
Long ago when I was married to my ex-husband, he started making waves in his family of origin after decades of being controlled and abused. He was the youngest child and the only boy of all the cousins. As a child he had a remarkable speech delay and other developmental differences. As a young adult… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Probably you already know I’m disabled and have some chronic health issues. It’s an honor to be alive. I’m grateful to have a body. I spend most of most days, caring for my health. I want to tell you that pho is medicine. Yes, one of the most delicious… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Are you a monogamous person? I see content on a social media website about polyamory. People tell their dramatic relationship story for feedback. It can stimulate a lot of thought, to ponder what I would do and read the comments. Usually I’m silent, but this morning I read someone’s… Read More »