Me and My Heart Murmur

Doctor says: there’s a good chance it’s harmless; this condition is pretty common.

Would ADD drug Vyvanse make me a better writer? I wish

I wish I had some Vyvanse is a running refrain in my mind whenever I get stuck with my writing—meaning it’s a constant running refrain in my mind. I’ve taken the ADD/ADHD drug all of four times in my life, but its mythology lives on in…

Billy Idol, Bodies, and an Upswell of Angst

When I was fifteen, I went to see Billy Idol. First wave punk has been my go-to…

Afterthought

Let’s begin with the single representation of life that has ever made any sense.

Notes on Moving in with My Boyfriend

“I sent him a list,” I said, “of all the things I was worried about.”

To My Dearest Birth Mother from Joseph Justin

Replying to a thirty-three year old letter

[the liminal survivor]

[slut-shaming, cultural clashes, and unusual forms of sexual assault. TW for…

Introducing Human Parts

A collection for humans and those who love them