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 »
Hey, reader. How you doing? Self-hate is an addictive process, and I’m trying to quit. I made myself a necklace with amethyst because I heard amethyst is good for addiction. Please keep me in your prayers for making choices that are in alignment with who I am. The necklace has a rainbow aspect. I’ve received… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I’m thinking about how to build capacity for stress in relationships. Have you done much work around this? I could call it “distress tolerance,” “emotional resiliency,” “emotional skills.” “Emotional availability” too. I’ve fallen in love with brilliant, creative people who I thought were available. But they had low capacity… Read More »
Hello, reader! How are you? Do you have pain and / or reduced functionality of your body? Lately I’m problem solving physical therapy. I have a very hard time inhabiting and moving my body in an intentional way, especially around people I don’t know well. Right now I’m on my third physical therapist, and all… Read More »
Dear friend, Thank you for encouraging me when I mentioned that I wanted to do a ritual, praying for the house. Thank you for supporting my spiritual life, which is the foundation of my wellness. And thank you for praying with me sometimes. I’m grateful you understand the prayer part of me, grateful we can… Read More »
“When is masculinity not toxic?” Ming asked. He’d just read a fake headstone that says RIP toxic masculinity. Good question, dear. We were taking a rain walk yesterday morning, passing by our house’s main garden. Housemates made pretend headstones, some years back? One says RIP hatred. One says RIP toxic masculinity. I think another says… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’s life? A good friend-housemate asked me about fashion. He’s learning more how to sew. He makes beautiful embroidery and quilts. But now he wants to make clothes too. Oh, but what about gender? He is a he/they trans enby person. He doesn’t wanna wear a dress these days. But maybe he wants… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? My friend is becoming a certified fitness instructor. They asked me how to be inclusive of body types and abilities. Yes, fitness can push me out. I do Ample Movement yoga these days, which is respectful and healing. And I’ve had other good yoga experiences over the past 30… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? Are you curious about activist relationships? I define activist as anyone who has a vision for a better world and works toward it. ask Ming “How would you define activist?” I asked Ming. “Motivated by a cause,” said Ming. “Someone who takes action, for a cause? I dunno–seems like there… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing today? I was thinking how I get attached to untrustworthy avoidant dudes who kick me. Some harder than others. It has to do with power. There are many ways to conceptualize this problem. How I tell the story to myself and frame the harm, influences what I do to… Read More »