Dear John: A Thank You Letter

Dear John, It’s funny, you know, writing your first name after the salutation so common in letters- one might think that you are a sturdy, kind, strong, and patriotic G.I. for whom I am pining. Oh, they would be so wrong. You are a spineless, manipulative, twiggy pothead of a scumbag. But I do want […]

There Really Is A Lot Good

I drove a lot this weekend, all by myself. I drove 7 hours to Chicago and 7 hours back and it was glorious. The rolling hills of Minnesota and Wisconsin, and the smooth, bright lights and broad highways leading into Chicago. made me squirm with joy. I listened to Madonna’s Like A Prayer over and […]

Forcing & Listening

I used to sit on my couch as a kid with a stack of books next to me and read. I’d wake up, eat cereal, watch cartoons (remember when Recess was on and the world was perfect?) and do some chores and then read. I wouldn’t go outside with the “other kids” my parents insisted […]

Here’s What I Learned

“You have to, like, hold both things… and I can’t sometimes. But I’m learning.” I have spent 14 hours this week talking about my Eating Disorder and the most freeing thing was talking about it. It was identifying it, calling it out on it’s bullshit and separating itself from me. I feel like when you’re […]