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what uncomfortable is like

Hello, reader. How’s tricks? Can I tell you what uncomfortable is like? For me, it’s like pain but a little bit less. Like pain that rumbles instead of stabbing. Uncomfortable is distressing. Uncomfortable is feeling wrong in my skin, or feeling like, “Hmm, I can do this for a short time. Then I gotta go.”… Read More »

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how I like to be credited for my work

Hello, reader.  How are you?  I’m thinking about how I like to be credited for my work. My zines, blog posts, poems, and art are valuable.  Beyond money, the publishing industry, and the art world, what I create matters.  So it matters how you share. how I like to be credited for my work Most… Read More »

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how to help me

Hello, reader.  How’ve you been?  I’m going through intense emotions and transformation.  I need downtime and rest; being around people is even harder than usual.  My homegirl said, “Let me know how I can help.”  So I’ve been thinking about how to help me. ideas list Bring me flowers, mint from your garden, rosemary, or… Read More »

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why radical mental health

stress of being social I’ve been thinking lately about stress of being social.  For me, there’s an investment, then hopefully a return.  Especially with radical mental health. Being social is really hard for me and takes so much energy.  But love and connection are what I live for.  So if I can muster the courage… Read More »