Changing Lives Through Lived Experience
Tears filled my eyes when I took to the podium for my presentation at the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Annual Conference on Sunday, September 14
September 19, 2025
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Category: Expressive Arts
Stilettos and Self-Disclosure: When Teaching Becomes Embodied Expression
When I was in sixth grade, my cousin and I went to a Lady Gaga concert in Detroit. It was, in many ways, a queer
July 2, 2025
Bring the Elders Their Ice Cream
During the last six weeks of his life on this earth, I brought my Baba all the ice cream that he wanted. One night in
June 30, 2025
We Are Held Screaming.
I couldn’t scream. Yet, there were those inside that wished they did. A little girl who wanted to scream But instead was still. Frozen with
May 6, 2025
Out From Hiding
(CONTENT WARNING: This contains personal recollections of childhood sexual abuse, fat shaming, and eating disorders.) A few years ago, I decided it was time for
November 25, 2024
As Is
Hey you. Yes you. I see you. It’s ok if you’re not ready to talk. I hope it’s ok for me to share a few
November 6, 2024
A Lullaby for Jason
I’ve written several pieces inspired by my friend Jason Fair on this blog. You can check out Merry Christmas, Jason, published just two weeks after
September 23, 2024
Imaginary Friends
When we are called imaginary, we reappear. When we are called real, we disappear. When no one arrives, we appear. When no one calls, a
August 8, 2024
Bless Our Tired Asses
This poem is inspired by a road sign we saw whilst on the Australia part of our pilgrimage: “Don’t trust your tired self.” Inspired by
May 23, 2024