Grieving — My Father Passed
My father passed away. His illness and death took us by surprise. We had no idea that he had lung cancer, nor that his infection was severe, until last week. Thank you for [...]
Gaping Maw
I am a gaping maw - a wide open gaping maw of unending unquenchable need. I feel as if I ever opened that maw, if I ever asked for help, if I ever [...]
Kitt's Invented Platitudes
Rarasaur’s Platitudes “But then… people learn.” “Everything’s gonna be okay. (Except when it’s not.) ((Except that’s okay, too.))” I think it is human nature to ascribe or find meaning to events in our [...]
Happy Anniversary
My husband and I have been married for 19 years, together for 22. Marriage is not always easy. We've weathered hard times. Well worth it. He has my back. Life is hard. Living with [...]
Early Dating Dialogue
Setting: Southern California beach town. Newly dating couple on a casual date. Female Protagonist: 31 year-old female former psychotherapist recently moved back with parents after a mental breakdown, now working as a temporary [...]
Together Again
Finally, my parents are back together again since my mother had an acute front left lobe stroke in mid-November. We've taken my father to visit my mother in stroke rehab, but tonight they [...]
A Love Letter to Anyone and Everyone with a Mental Illness
Sam Dylan Finch's love letter is beautiful, powerful, honest, and full of love, understanding and wisdom.
Holy Friday
For those who do not believe in the value of religious mythology, I do. Whether or not the stories actually happened, whether or not they are literally true, they offer messages which are [...]
May He Rest in Peace
My brother-in-law passed yesterday. May he rest in peace.