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Invisible Illness

4 Ways My CPTSD Brain is Annoying as Hell Today

Trauma can manifest in distressing somatic symptoms such as heart palpitations, chronic soreness, and headaches

5 min readMar 5, 2024

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Black Bear

The Annoying Trauma Response Born of Narcissistic Abuse: Overexplaining, Explained

“Oh jeez, I’m talking way too much. I’m being totally obnoxious. Why am I like this?” — Me responding to a genuine question from a friend

5 min readMay 24, 2023

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

Potential Energy

Objects at Restless

1 min read3 days ago

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Potential Energy

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Modern Women

Ain’t No Lie: I Am Bi, Bi, Bi (Even When I’m With a Guy)

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

3 min readMay 17, 2024

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Ain’t No Lie: I Am Bi, Bi, Bi (Even When I’m With a Guy)

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Wander, Lust

Imagine Trailing Off…

1 min readMay 6, 2024

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Wander, Lust

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

Stuck on the Puzzle

What if the damaged pieces could come together as something new?

1 min readMay 5, 2024

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

“Life Savings” Has Never Been More Literal

The Long and Arduous Journey from Financial Abuse to Financial Feminism

7 min readMay 1, 2024

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Modern Women

Why Did She Stay?

A Brief and Brutal History

3 min readApr 30, 2024

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ILLUMINATION

A Survivor’s Year of Talking Smacks on the Internet

🎂 We Deserve a Little Treat to Celebrate 🎂

2 min readApr 27, 2024

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A Survivor’s Year of Talking Smacks on the Internet

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Modern Women

Overturned Convictions, Broken Systems, and An Abuser’s Response to #MeToo

Ain’t No Arrest for the Wicked

7 min readApr 26, 2024

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Overturned Convictions, Broken Systems, and An Abuser’s Response to #MeToo

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Veronica Wren - Trauma Sucks. Recovery Shouldn't.

Veronica Wren - Trauma Sucks. Recovery Shouldn't.

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