Dark humor isn't a lack of compassion. Sometimes it's the only thing standing between trauma and surrender.
Tag: trauma
Sorting Through the Wreckage
After a difficult weekend at a family graduation, I found myself reflecting on loss, isolation, disability, and the life I thought I'd be living. Sometimes being left to your own devices isn't loneliness—it's freedom.
Ghosts, Grief, and Spiritual Turbulence
A reflection on spirituality, grief, healthcare, and the lingering emotional imprints people leave behind long after they are gone.
I’m Fine
“How are you?” may be the most dishonest social ritual we participate in daily. A sardonic reflection on performative concern, survival-mode conversations, and why most people really only want the short version.