Published inInspired Writer ·Nov 22, 2022 Member-only One Little Talked-About Reason Behind Toxic Positivity Hey friends, it’s your girl. I keep it pretty Cassandra over here, but I gotta tell you. I’ve definitely considered packing up shop these past three months. A quick recap. Laid off for the first time on September 2 (Official Reason: Budget) Start new temp-to-perm job on September 12 Plan… Life Lessons 5 min read Life Lessons 5 min read
Nov 20, 2022 Member-only We Worship Murderers and Monsters. “These were all just cuddle-motivated…….we’ve all been that guy.” The conversation continued. The smell of eggs & bacon cooking and coffee brewing lingered in the kitchen. My jaw scraped the floor. Who was this cuddlebug the podcast hosts were discussing? Jeffrey Dahmer. The day prior, I’d flinched as a documentary… Society 2 min read Society 2 min read
Published inCounter Arts ·Nov 10, 2022 Member-only 37 Basic Things That Bring Me Joy Writing lists of things I don’t like/hate is easy for me. Maybe because I have clinical depression. Or because “fun” has been easily twisted as evil in the name of God in my life. Maybe I’m just naturally grumpy. I don’t know. If you are preoccupied with positivity or always… Self 4 min read Self 4 min read
Published inAge of Awareness ·Nov 9, 2022 Member-only The Online Pitches & Cold Calls Are Getting Out of Hand. Let’s talk about pitching, friends. As a salve for election day nerves, I’m writing two pieces about the most basic things. (Literally. The other piece is just 30-something basic bitch things that bring me joy.) This one, though, is about a fairly standard annoyance. A mundane pet-peeve, if you will. … Society 4 min read Society 4 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor ·Nov 4, 2022 Member-only Whoever Owns The Narrative Controls The World On Twitter, Faith, and Colliding Realities — “You need to know what the truth is” He says this somberly to a rapt audience of chubby-faced preteens lured there by the promise of free food and awkward fun. I’m in the second row of chairs, secretly counting the dots in the popcorn ceiling above his head. … Society 6 min read Society 6 min read
Nov 2, 2022 Member-only We All Want Beauty and Belonging I suck at small talk. I’m halfway-decent at communicating for work. I’m a good storyteller and an excellent poet. I’ve been spinning words for about three years here now. The number one comment, private note, DM I get on my writing is a feeling of belonging from validation. … Art 2 min read Art 2 min read
Published inAge of Awareness ·Nov 1, 2022 Member-only You’re Not The Toxic Friend. A few weeks ago, I apologized to a few friends for being toxic. The more I’ve thought about it, though, the more it’s bugged me. Not the apology itself. I was (and am) genuinely remorseful for how I’ve acted toward all of them. More so that apologizing to people is… Friendship 6 min read Friendship 6 min read
Published inAn Injustice! ·Nov 1, 2022 Member-only You Weren’t Meant To Live Like This Hey babes, get in. We’re talking capitalism. (Unlike America, I’m a good Dom, so I’ll give it to you as gently as I can with a bit of humor and plenty of aftercare). But this is a rough one. I’ll get you out of here before your second job, though… Society 5 min read Society 5 min read
Oct 31, 2022 Member-only You’re Going To Make People Angry. At any given time, I’m worried 3–5 people are upset with me. Sometimes, it’s an acquaintance, and I worry I’ve said something offhand that burrowed under their skin and made their eye twitch. Occasionally, it’s a colleague or client I think I’ve forgotten to complete a desperately needed task for… Self 7 min read Self 7 min read
Published inInspired Writer ·Oct 29, 2022 Stop Reading Doom and Gloom Stories Hi, friends. It’s me again (back on my bullshit, as some might say). Look, I’m going to level with you. If that title seems ironic coming from me or you anticipate this being too depressing a read, you can back away now. No shame. No shade. You just want a… Society And Culture 5 min read Society And Culture 5 min read
