06
Nov
Dirty Work
We got the clean break on paper.
In real life, it was anything but.
There’s always an aftermath. There’s always dirty work.
10 min read
Dysfunction Diaries
Real-life stories about dysfunction, relationships, and the no-BS truth of trying to hold everything together without losing your sanity or your sense of humor.
30
Oct
Clean Break
After nearly three years, it’s over. The dust has finally settled, literally and figuratively.
The younger of the two
13 min read
16
Oct
Return to Center
It’s been a long road home. We’re all still figuring it out. I just write about it.
There’
9 min read
04
Sep
Stop Calling Alcoholism a Disease
Why alcoholism isn't a disease and why the language matters more than people realize.
Hear me out.
I’
7 min read
21
Aug
The Writings on the Wall
That title isn't a typo, I chose it on purpose. People say, “The writing’s on the wall,
5 min read
26
Jun
Beautiful Lies
This is where it all began, a story of child abuse, toxic love, and turning maladaptive daydreaming into a life
12 min read
12
Jun
Enough
Family Estrangement, Boundaries & the Cost of Choosing Peace
I recall the first genuine conversation I had with him about
7 min read
21
Apr
The Silence Was a Choice
When families choose silence over truth, the damage festers. A true story about caregiving, control, and the betrayals that tore three generations apart.
9 min read