With meno-pots, Doc Martens, buzzed silver hair, piercings, tattoos, and a Starbucks Cold-Brew with Oat Milk (Or Should I say MILF) We’ve been dying to put our flannels back on and play the Violent Femmes. We’ve got our bangs, Vans, and overalls but something is different. Some of us are moms, dads, and grandparents-some have kids in college or are raising teens or toddlers. Some of us chose not to have…

Physical and emotional reactions, and the toll they take on our body — Our bodies may sense danger and put us in a familiar pattern of fight or flight (Those are my most prevalent) but some will go into Freeze or Fawn. For me, there wasn’t any imminent danger this last time I felt like fighting or flighting, but to my body it…

The benefits, from someone with Complex Trauma — Some Benefits I have noticed and why I plan to keep going Calm inner spirit Focus and determination I feel stronger physically and emotionally I feel taller-All of the stretching and lengthening has given me length. I felt so crumpled up before. I feel more confident I‘ve lost 3 pounds, and…

Taking care of our bodies is a choice that makes us feel better inside and out — My son recently did a report for school on the health effects of obesity. He had a lot of questions that I tried to answer as politically correct as possible. There are body-positive people who would say obesity is fine, love your body no matter what size it is. …

Complete abstinence or moderation? — When it comes to Sex, Gambling, Drugs, Alcohol, Sugar, Caffeine, Spending, and Eating, it can be complicated. Some of us likely have addictive personalities, genetic predispositions to addiction, and dopamine lulls and highs where we fall into the infamous pleasure trap. Many of us are seeking a dopamine high through…

What do we risk by opening ourselves up? — As a kid, I witnessed the love of families, and don’t think I have ever been able to wrap my head around what that feels like. I remember as a small child telling my mother I loved her and feeling it, but soon after, that feeling got squished down by…

First of all, check out these eyebrows! — I put an ad on Marketplace because I had some yard stuff to give away. It was a free ad where people could pick up some of my rocks and bricks. I had photos and a clear description in the ad. Many people came by and picked up items they…

Remember the time that you walked into the abortion clinic and walked back out — You knew I was made for more Until you were found pregnant in the back of a pickup With your belly Full of drinks And your nose Full of drugs You didn’t let My embryo Stop you From embracing Your life And any fellow Who came your way You were…

Shouldn’t you be over it by now — Yes, I‘m Sad Again I know you said I should be over it by now That mothers die And I shouldn’t dwell on the past I should keep moving, and I do But this time of year reminds me of What I do not have Yes, I am a mother And…