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the PMS of the year

Hey, reader. How are you doing? It’s the PMS of the year. Here in the northern hemisphere, we have spring. And in this part of Oregon, spring is in full force. The lilacs have begun to bloom in Eugene. I feel dissatisfaction with my life, and a spring cleaning feeling. So much has got to… Read More »

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hello from schizophrenia

Hello from schizophrenia. How are you doing? I might be the only very fat person you know, but I also might be the only schizophrenia person you know. So here are a few things I want to explain to you. Being crazy is something I love about myself. Just like being fat is valid and… Read More »

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incredible fears

“Those are some incredible fears. How long you been working on those fears, Laura-Marie?” Ming was talking to me while I took a shower. “Do you mean those specific fears? Or all of my fears?” I asked.  “All of them,” Ming said. “Mmmm… probably since I was born. Or actually before I was born,” I… Read More »

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hypnotherapist friend

Hello, reader. How are you doing? A good friend in town is a hypnotherapist. Recently I learned more about what she does, and I’d like to tell you about it. She works online and in person to help people transform. If you could use help with inner work and transformation, please contact her. Hypnotherapy is… Read More »

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plant some seeds

“Do you dare me to plant some seeds right here?” I asked Ming. We were at the rose garden– Ming was eating a roasted duck they’d just bought at the Asian grocery store. They like eating ducks these days. We were sitting on those benches by the archways. I was trying to soak up some… Read More »

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how to survive the dentist

Hi, reader. How are you doing? Last week I had a dentist appointment, the easiest I’ve ever had. I think I understand now, how to survive the dentist. Historically I’m upset the day before, freaked out the day of, then need two days to recover. Yes, four days blown! Only pre-care, appointment, and aftercare on… Read More »

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scary emails

Hello, reader. How’s life? I want to tell you about pre-reading scary emails. I have asked mostly Ming to do this for me, over the years. Yes, Ming has a language-related learning disability. But I give them a list of specific questions, and Ming will usually do great pre-reading scary emails for me. I want… Read More »

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new facts

Hello, reader. How are you doing? There are new facts I want to tell you. They’re important to me. radical mental health One is that my new Disabled Love column on Dissonant Times is available. It’s about how radical mental health saved my life, what motivates me, and the power of telling the truth. Please… Read More »

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feeling my feelings

“Feeling my feelings,” I could say in answer to anyone’s question of what I’m up to today. What are you doing this weekend? Do you have any plans for summer? What are you thinking for the holidays? Feeling my feelings is the answer to all of those questions and more. It takes almost all of… Read More »

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I love my sacral fat pad

Hello, reader. How are you doing? I love my sacral fat pad, and no one can stop me. Why am I telling you this? I need to proclaim that I love my sacral fat pad because I tried to research this cool body part, and all I could find was plastic surgery websites and workout… Read More »