I worked my ass off writing Uncomfortable. It was like my version of trying to show you what Betoven did when writing the 9th Symphony, was my work as good as his? Sure, why the fuck not? Why couldn't my writing be as equal or better than his? Because he's dead and I'm still here … Continue reading Self-Publishing Isn’t “Real” Publishing…You Say
Introducing Ava Maria
It's spring and the Faeries, the Mermaids, and the Witchy Fantasy Folks are gathering to celebrate another year of survival. I've come to see Pride celebrations as just that. Prayers to the Gods that we, those of us who believe in freedom, in truth, in justice, and in the power of the human spirit, get … Continue reading Introducing Ava Maria
Videtur Majick Verba Describere Vitae Meae
Or, Appear Majcik Words To Describe My Life. I'm fucking houseless. It used to be my job to help people find housing, or recovery options, or some safe place to be, and now I am in the position of needing someone to advocate for me and it sucks. BUT! I have that ever lasting drop … Continue reading Videtur Majick Verba Describere Vitae Meae
Dear Future Person, I Am Not Ashamed
I did nothing wrong. I didn't do something to deserve this kind of poverty, it just happened. I want you to know that. My mom escaped an abusive boyfriend who hurt all three of us, because she decided she'd rather live alone then put her children in jeopardy again. She was hurt, and traumatized, and … Continue reading Dear Future Person, I Am Not Ashamed
Every Human’s Worst Nightmare Is My Reality: It’s Me…I’m Houseless
How many times have you thought about your problems and secretly thought "At least I'm not them," when you see someone living on the streets or in a tent? I am guilty of this. No matter what I was going through I was always housed. I was always certain that things were going to turn … Continue reading Every Human’s Worst Nightmare Is My Reality: It’s Me…I’m Houseless
Loud Mouth Brown Girl 