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Headsick: I Am A Survivor.

The position I find myself in is contrary to the person that I know to be me. I am repulsed, yet unable to move, held captive by invisible enemies. Each of my senses is assaulted by my very state of existence. I can do only three things with any success: think, cry, and sleep. It has been ...

wellness

Bipolar Coaster: A Journey Of Acceptance.

I had a short stint, around age 30, where a particular cocktail temporarily tamed the beast that was my illness. I stayed sober and stable long enough to get my career on the fast track. The problem was, I missed the mania. I was quickly climbing the corporate ladder, and having the ability to ...

troublemakers

She Never Intended To Get Involved — But It Was Unstoppable.

This is why he couldn’t spend the night. This is why he peeled out of her driveway, misunderstanding her resistance to letting him stay, as one of disinterest. Not having any clue it was born from fear and embarrassment.

poetry

Chapters. {poetry}

Tomboy turned natural beauty, long red and black hair pulled back in a messy bun. Clothes being folded, make-up being sorted, 21 years of this and that being packed into a mere two suitcases. I am close by trying not to hover. Dabbing my eyes that refuse to stay dry. Coming up with this and ...