What was life like before screens consumed childhood? 90s-born millennials grew up in a rare grace period: pre-smartphone, pre-Wi-Fi, and full of imagination.
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Messy Memoir: Mistrusting Memories
The hardest part of memoir writing isn’t the telling, but the fear of being judged. It’s a struggle to balance vulnerability with the risk of rejection.
PostScript: Blame the Alcoholic, Too (I Do)
Dad’s drinking made him a target. By 2020, Dad was too vulnerable, too ripe for the picking, and she just couldn’t resist the temptation.
ThanK you aIMee, for the Viewpoint & Voice
My desire for vengeance is ruining this project. I know of only one way to stop it: embrace it, then let it go. So, here it is.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Spiders
I used to convince myself: if only I had squashed that spider when she first bared her fangs, Dad’s death could’ve been prevented. But I know better now.
Money Over Matter: Happiness vs. the Bottom Line
Dad gave up his dream so he could pursue the finer things in life; it made him miserable. Endless waiting, better days on the horizon, but never here.
Trust Without Sight: a Dog’s Blind Faith
Some people might call this chain of events providence, but I see it as a testament to the choices humans make, the small acts of care and intention that shape our world, leaving meaning not to the whims of fate but to the hands of those who choose to create it.
From Science to Soul: The Grieving Brain’s Guide to Death
The Grieving Brain delves into the scientific and emotional aspects of grief. I cover intrusive thoughts, avoidance, counterfactual thinking, and rumination.
Why Love Hurts: The Brain!
A loved one’s absence isn’t a void; it’s a continuation of their presence. Their influence remains, shaping our lives as profoundly in their absence as their presence once did.
Watch Your Step: Monkey See, Monkey Do
After being told my Adderall dose was comparable to methamphetamine, I had a few decisions to make.