Tag Archives: mental health
Mother’s Day: One of the Hardest Days of the Year
There are a few days that I dread each year. My birthday is one; Mother’s Day is another. Sometimes I acknowledge it, I reach out to friends who are wonderful mothers and give them a shout out. I do know … Continue reading
Going Home Again
Last weekend we made a last-minute trip to Nebraska. It wasn’t anything that was really planned in advance. We didn’t decide it was the right time until a few days before, and most people weren’t even told we were coming … Continue reading
This Is For Everyone Triggered By Trump’s Win
Last Wednesday, I published an essay on the Huffington Post and have decided to share it here. This is for anyone else who is triggered by Trump’s win.
When Did The Literary Community Become A Trump Rally/Hate Fest?
A few weeks ago while on vacation in Florida I checked my Facebook and saw my feed all atwitter. Antioch College published a piece by Daniel Harris in their winter issue – and it made people angry. Why? Because it … Continue reading
The Return
It was early in the morning, just after 5:00, on October 12, 2008, when I said goodbye to Los Angeles, and the last two plus years of my life. I didn’t want to leave, but I needed to leave. It … Continue reading