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Cheers to Clarity: What Grief, Generational Patterns, and a Non-Alcoholic IPA Taught Me About Choice
Author’s Note: This began as a casual Facebook post. It was just me, a can of non-alcoholic beer, and a quiet summer evening on the patio. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized this moment wasn’t… Read more →
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Always Becoming
A Pride Month Reflection I had written the meat of this post over a month ago but hadn’t published it yet. The reason I’ve been sitting on it is simple. I was nervous. I know I’ve shared a lot of… Read more →
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When the Beat Doesn’t Match the Burden: Situational Anxiety, Disability, and the Song That Hits Too Close
Disclaimer: Songs, like stories, can mean different things to different people. The way I interpret Anxiety by Doechii may not be how you hear it and that’s okay. In this post, I’m sharing my personal reaction and reflections based on… Read more →
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Thoughts in the Woods
This morning, I started to pack up my camping gear. My friends were still sleeping. I found myself pausing…grateful. I’ve been camping with this same crew of friends for almost four years now. From Bare Bones to Built Up When… Read more →
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Without A Phone: A Morning, a Coffee, and a Thoughtful Disconnection
Author’s note: I didn’t intend to write a digital detox think piece. Sometimes remembering how much we rely on our phones only requires forgetting them. Yesterday I met a friend for coffee. I was so focused on making sure I… Read more →
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A Moment of Green: A Poem from the Loring Greenway
There’s a stretch of the Loring Greenway that never fails to quiet the noise inside my head. Every time I walk it, I feel like I’ve stepped out of the city and into a secret world. It is a place… Read more →
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Every Day, Not Just May: A Reflection on Mental Health Awareness
Why We Need More Than a Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time when you’ll see posts, ribbons, infographics, and campaigns reminding us to check in on ourselves and others. And don’t get me wrong—that’s important. But… Read more →
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Out of My Mind and Back Into My Memories
Why This Story Hit So Hard About a month ago I watched the movie Out of My Mind on Disney+. Afterward, I decided to go back and read the book. I’m so glad I did. You know what they say… Read more →
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From Poster Child to Invisible Adult
Growing Up Disabled in a World Obsessed with Cute When I was a kid, people thought I was adorable. I had chubby cheeks, a bright smile, and Cerebral Palsy. That last part, my disability, somehow made me even more “inspiring”… Read more →
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Somewhere Wet and Windy
The Walk Begins This is your on-the-ground correspondent reporting live from the storm zone—also known as my neighborhood sidewalk. It all began innocently enough. I had just finished my coffee. I was strolling home with Surley, my loyal service dog.… Read more →
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