Terri’s phone makes a sound when she saves a screenshot. Click. Wrrr. Chink. It makes another sound when she sends a text. Waa-loop. While for most people these sounds are just background noise in a world full of notifications, I notice them. In fact, my whole body hears them. Terri and I’ve talked about thisContinue reading “Tuesday’s Triggers”
In the Morning Twilight
It’s early morning, before first light has crept in to awaken the new day. Much of the world is still slumbering. The streets are quiet and the coffee is brewing, while the day’s demands have yet to arrive. Around the global blogosphere, writers are already awake and busy reading, checking notifications, leaving comments, and craftingContinue reading “In the Morning Twilight”
Where’s the Exit? | Hiding in Plain Sight
The last few days have been a struggle. Here’s what I shared on my Substack page just now: “There are days when I want to hide my mental illness. The last few days have been like this, especially yesterday. The term illness sounds ominous. Thirty years ago, I struggled with addiction. Sssh. Don’t tell anyone.Continue reading “Where’s the Exit? | Hiding in Plain Sight”
