Healing, Fallout, holidays, trauma, sobriety, and the slow work of learning how to exist after abuse. This is what being “functional” looks like right now.
Month: December 2025
Silence, Stigma, and Sobriety
A candid reflection on substance use, stigma, sobriety, and the quiet losses that come with recovery—and why silence can hurt more than judgment.
What’s the Obsession With Gay People?
Why do some people hear “gay” and immediately imagine sex? Here’s a blunt look at the obsession, the ignorance, and the humanity they keep missing.
Leaving Nursing Behind (But Taking the Stories With Me)
A reflective look back at the unglamorous, unseen work of nursing — and the quiet pride of walking away with dignity, humor, and a lifetime of stories.