All the Reasons My Husband Didn’t Marry Me

Dec 14, 2017 | Stories

All the Reasons My Husband Didn’t Marry Me DECEMBER 14, 2016 I know, I know. The headline makes little to no sense. But let me explain. This morning, husband and I had a bit of a spat. E.g. he was mad over something I thought was dumb, and I was trying not to...

Coping with a Covert Narcissist

Aug 3, 2017 | I Need Help, Mental Health, Stories

Coping with a Covert Narcissist AUGUST 3, 2017 It didn’t start how I expected. It started with good intentions, as most things do. It started with patience and understanding. At least on my end. I extended and extended until I could extend no more.  I felt...

Subject: We keep running into each other

Jun 19, 2017 | Stories

18, 25 JUNE 19, 2017 Subject: We keep running into each other I hope it’s ok that I’m emailing you. It seems like I keeprunning into you and I feel like it’s time I say something. I know you want your space, and I get that, but I have to get this off my chest. Sarah,...

Three Days Crazy: Night 1

Dec 30, 2015 | Depression, Stories, Three Days Crazy

This is the second installment of my Three Days Crazy series. You can read the first installment here. I stopped crying long enough to notice how hungry I was. I had no idea what time it was, the small rooms didn’t have clocks and my cell phone was locked away,...

Three Days Crazy: Day 1

Dec 29, 2015 | Depression, Stories, Three Days Crazy

When I finally made the decision to open my eyes, I was rewarded by a blinding light. I rolled over and grabbed for my soft down comforter. Instead, my hand found a rough knit blanket. Dread washed up my throat and into my mouth. I remembered where I was. I heard a...

Married and Depressed: I Lost The Man of My Dreams

Dec 15, 2015 | Depression, Stories

When I was 18, I met the love of my life. My soul mate, if you’re into that kind of thing. I met him on his 18th birthday, the day before his high school graduation. I had just finished my first year of college and was an absolute disaster of a human. But that...