Sometimes the biggest changes aren't visible. A memory from the Army, a lesson from Burning Man, and the realities of stroke recovery led me to a simple question: after all the complaining, what are you actually doing to fix it?
Tag: Veterans
You Can’t Go Home Again
A visit to a newly opened emergency department forces reflections on grief, regret, lost careers, unhealthy coping, and the painful realization that some versions of home can never truly be returned to.
The Grace Well Runs Dry
A raw letter to my mother three years after her death, reflecting on grief, sobriety, domestic violence, regret, family, military service, faith, and the complicated process of learning to forgive yourself.
My Body Thinks It Fought in the Civil War
Aging doesn’t arrive all at once—it shows up in quiet limitations, hard-earned perspective, and the realization that energy is finite. From spoon theory to stubborn independence, this is what it looks like to keep moving forward anyway.