I believe some friendships are meant to be. Call it destiny if you’d like. Some friendships last for a season of our life. Others, if you’re lucky, last a lifetime. All of them are important and teach us something about…
Nonfiction, Personal Narrative
The House That Depression Built
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I have always been a bit broody, a quality that in men is often considered mysterious and attractive. In a woman? Well, let’s just say the adjectives aren’t nearly as kind. It took a long time to understand why I…
Commentary, Nonfiction
Finding Joy in a Shitstorm
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Yesterday, I celebrated six years at my current job. I also received a stellar annual performance review. Normally, these are things I would’ve shared loud and proud with my friends. Instead, I only told a few people and my wife,…
Nonfiction, Personal Narrative
Finding My Words
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A lot of friends have asked me why I don’t write anymore. For several years, I was publishing things several times a week. Then it became maybe once or twice a month, then a handful of times for the entire…
Nonfiction, Personal Narrative
Rebirth
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Three years ago, I finally escaped from my personal prison. Previous attempts to get out had failed, with promises of positive change and an empty bank account usually the culprits behind it. This time though, I knew it was a…
Music, Nonfiction, Personal Narrative
Musical Musings – Brave
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August is a month of milestones for me. Some good. Some not so good. It was seven years ago, while coming home from my husband’s birthday dinner, I knew it would be the last one we would celebrate together. I…