“And I don’t really want your sympathyI’m just telling you so you’ll understandThis is me, sincerelydoing the best that I can.” – Ani Difranco, Allergic to Water June 1st. 250 days since I said enough and meant it. It’s also Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day. I’m still here. So much better off than I expected toContinue reading “250 Days”
Category Archives: Trying to Make Sense
Turn It Upside Down
As I sat down to write this post, that’s been percolating in my head for a few days, the first first sentence I thought of was: It’s been a week. But I’m pretty sure that I’ve thought that every week for a long time. I survived my virtual court hearing and while I didn’t getContinue reading “Turn It Upside Down”
Certificate of Birth
Not many people who know me in real life know this, but my daughter’s name has been changed. Not her last name. Not even because her father and I split. She had two middle names and now she has one. I found out four years ago, amidst hundreds of secrets and lies and omissions IContinue reading “Certificate of Birth”
Until Dust Shoots Out
I don’t really care about Lorde one way or the other – I can enjoy a song of hers if I hear it but I’ve never been pushed to buy an album. Last night, I watched Storm Large play one verse from one song in one of her quarantine Pajama Session concerts that was likeContinue reading “Until Dust Shoots Out”
Life After Narcissistic Abuse 