I Refuse To Give Up
Life is hard, like really, no kidding, soul-crushingly, terrifyingly hard, but life is also beautiful, and you are part of that beauty.
I refuse to give up, and I hope that you refuse to give up, too.
Some Thoughts On Healthcare in the US
At the moment, I’m luckier than most people expressing their thoughts on this topic. I’m not currently taking any medication (with the exception of the occasional Aleeve for menstrual cramps). Though my quality of life would probably improve if I were to try anti-anxiety medication and found one that worked for me, I will be… Continue reading Some Thoughts On Healthcare in the US
PecanlyDesigns ; A New Venture In Idea-sharing
Inspired in part by the amazing work at AutTees and in part by the mountain of advertisements of all sorts that pop up on my newsfeed (everyone’s in the business of selling something these days, it seems), I’ve decided to venture into making (and selling) designs on Zazzle.com. Meet PecanlyDesigns. The designs in my shop… Continue reading PecanlyDesigns ; A New Venture In Idea-sharing
Disability Day of Mourning
[CW: Ableism, filicide (murder of children), abuse, death]We must make it known that we will not tolerate or accept this.
May there be fewer lives lost to disabled filicide this year, and next year, and every year after that.
“Actually, I Didn’t Hear You”: Auditory Processing Difficulties
Auditory Processing: A system which allows one to discriminate between various auditory stimuli (sounds) and derive meaning from said sounds, bringing to conscious attention those sounds that are the most important/relevant to the given situation. It’s the ability that allows you to dine out with your friends and family in a crowded, noisy restaurant and make… Continue reading “Actually, I Didn’t Hear You”: Auditory Processing Difficulties
Wandering: The Progress We’ve Made, And The Progress To Be Made
“Not all who wander are lost.” – J. R. R. Tolkien I have a pin with these words printed on them; originally from a poem about the Lord of the Rings character Aragon, this phrase has been used to describe how some people may take a different figurative “path” from others–making different decisions, finding pleasure… Continue reading Wandering: The Progress We’ve Made, And The Progress To Be Made
New Years Resolutions (And Also I Graduated College)
To new possibilities. To new hopes. To renewed faith. To revivals. To looking at the heights that one has reached, taking pride in them, and then looking forward to what else one can achieve.
To tomorrow.
