I recently hurt someone I care about.
Tag: mental health
Trying
There are things happening right now that I can't talk about. But I can talk about what they leave behind. We're tired. We're not okay. But we're trying.
Surely We Can Do Better Than This
Maybe the problem isn’t that we disagree. Maybe we’ve forgotten how to disagree.
Listening to People Who Don’t Exist
I know how this sounds. I've been listening to people who don't exist. The strange part is... they've been teaching me how to write.
Quietly Becoming Obsessed
I can’t seem to turn my brain off anymore.
My Son Has More Confidence Than I Ever Will
I reread emails five times wondering if I sound weird. Meanwhile this tiny man walks into rooms like he pays the mortgage, stares me down, refuses every request, and genuinely believes cruise ships belong to him.
A Very Reasonable Amount of Thinking
I tried to relax. Then I spent the rest of the time evaluating whether I was doing it correctly, and what that says about me.
Out of Office (Mentally First, Physically Soon)
There’s a stretch of time before a vacation where you stop being a fully reliable person. I’m in that stretch now.
The Strange Kindness of Boring Days
I used to chase exciting days. Now I treasure the ones that just… work. What’s your “good day” lately?
The Myth of Soon
I keep telling myself things will slow down soon. I'm starting to think this IS the slow part.
