I can’t seem to turn my brain off anymore.
Tag: mental health
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.
I Was Tired for a Long Time
I didn’t wake up burned out. I woke up tired for a long time and kept telling myself that was just the job. I showed up, pushed through, did what needed doing, and slowly became someone I didn’t recognize.. If you care deeply for animals and feel constantly on edge, short, or exhausted — this is for you.
Ten Years (Apparently)
A decade of writing, procrastinating, and deleting more sentences than I care to admit—celebrated slightly late because, of course, I forgot the date.
Be Brave Enough to Be Bad
Being terrible at something in front of your kid might be the bravest thing you do today.
Dear Me (but shorter, younger, with more scabs, and a love of cheese)
A letter to the kid I used to be—and still carry with me.
The CJBuzz 