Social media hasn’t created more cruelty—it’s just made it harder to ignore. Sexual assault, racism, abuse—they’ve always been here. The difference is we can’t hide them anymore. As a survivor of both childhood assault and military sexual trauma, I can say this much: rape isn’t about sex. It’s about control. And it’s past time we stopped excusing it.
Glitches, Caravans, and Reset Buttons
Life, like Fallout 76 Caravans, glitches and stalls at the worst possible times. But the resets aren’t always the end—they can be the start of finally moving forward on your own path
Laughing in the Dark
Dark humor isn’t cruelty—it’s survival. From the Army to EMS to nursing, it’s the only way I’ve made sense of the senseless. If you’re shocked, that’s fine—my mom and my dog get it, and they’re the only jury that matters.
Forgiveness, on My Terms
Forgiveness isn’t always about them—it’s about us. For years, I carried the weight of anger, guilt, and expectation. But the truth is, I don’t owe him grace. I owe it to myself. This is my story of finding peace, not in forgiving the person who hurt me, but in finally forgiving myself.