The Illusion of Accountability

August 26th 2022- Friday Beauty that Stands Out I just now looked at the date and realized that tomorrow would have been my 18th anniversary. I was going to write about how desperately lonley I have felt. How looking at a couple kiss, hold hands and embrace freely makes me sick with envy. Still, what …

If at First- A Lesson on Combating Stigma

I Belong in Acute Care "I was conducting an independent research study for my narrative works on the topics of continued stigma and discrimination within our world today, particularly in the workforce. I feel that it is important to note that your Corporation, and the actions inadvertently taken by this interviewer, were unjustified, inappropriate and …

The Fate of “Little Blue”

"Little Blue" "I walked purposefully past the aisle where I knew where they were. 'Why would I do that?' I told myself. 'That would be stupid. My face just cleared up and I know better. I know better.' And I felt powerful in that moment. In control. But the instinctual fear took over a few …