“Are you willing to die for me, then?” — on processing, expressing, and forgiving (inspired by anime “Given”)

Think about your first love. Not your first crush. Not the first time someone caught your eye. Think about your first love. Have you been there yet? Now tell me, did it hurt? Please be aware that this post gets very honest, and it isn’t about only romance. The first time you're in a relationship, …

CBD and Therapy(ies) for Me

So. Things are happening. Let me keep you updated. I know I haven't said much about my health since I herniated my back, except that things have been difficult. Vague allusions are vague. But I plan to clear just a bit of that up today. Just a bit. But before that, news. Firstly, I tried …

“Praise You in this Storm” by Casting Crowns

I wanted to share this with you today because I needed it, and maybe you needed it, too. ❤ "I was sure by now, God you would have reached down And wiped our tears away, Stepped in and saved the day. But once again, I say amen That it's still raining As the thunder rolls …

I herniated my spine, but because I am a woman, the doctor refused to get me proper treatment. (or, more positively, “I’m salty but so thankful and I’m gonna be okay, guys. <3 <3 <3")

Doctors don't take women's pain seriously. Don't believe me? See Professor Google. Better yet, here: educate yourselves. I never knew this was a widespread phenomenon until it happened to me. But after months of steadily increasing pain, after all the doctor's instances that I was just experiencing !!!muscle aches!!!???, after reaching an inability to work, all …

Headache, Day 4 (poem)

Headache, Day 4 evicted eyes and eviscerated capillaries are ace bandages that together bind my skull