At 23 years old, I was retired. No, I wasn’t some eccentric billionaire. I was your average disabled American placed on Social Security. At 24, I began a stint tutoring at the Good News Rescue Mission in the Women’s Day Program. Education was and always has been the equivalent of freedom to […]
Tag: Writing
A Poem From The Bedside
Illness can tell us who we are. In the past, illness spoke to me in tones I didn’t always comprehend, defining my life in a series of doctor’s rooms, imposed limitations and consequently missed opportunities. Illness has taken my time, my energy, and my hope, all by the words others often used to try […]
Book Review: Unfuck Your Brain
WARNING: If you’re triggered by cussing, this is not the book or the blogpost for you. 😉 Ever wonder what’s really going on upstairs? Insert this book into your repertoire and find the fuck out! Licensed Professional Counselor, Sexologist–overall brain enthusiast, Faith G. Harper fluidly breaks down its processes using a harmonious balance […]
