An Open Letter To My Unexpected Abuser
I know only a vague concept of the past hurts you have experienced and the wounds that never fully healed because of it, but I was not the one who actually hurt you.
Laura Kaponer
I’m The epitome of Snow White with a bit of Evil Wieen in me
Latest Posts
The Quiet Moments Are The Most Painful
The quiet moments expose all the bloody, broken parts of me that have yet to heal.
When Grief Disrupts Order
I love order, I need order, I crave order, yet I cannot always have order in my life. Grief reminds me of that.
The Truth About ‘Negative Coping Skills’
I dress up my self-destructive behaviors all fancy in an effort to masquerade them around as an attempt to cope with my challenges, the justification being simply that a negative coping skill is still a coping skill, so what’s the real harm in the end?
The Unedited Truth About Life With A Food Addiction
It started off small because to me a cookie is never really just a cookie, it’s the gateway to the entire box of cookies.
A Thank You Letter To Mental Health Professionals
Just as much as those with cancer, diabetes, or HIV, people with a mental illness need resources for survival that include professionals to help them manage their symptoms in hopes of having an opportunity at a more fulfilling life.
A Piece About Humanity
To My Friend Who Just Started Her Recovery
Read This Is You Feel Too Ashamed To Ask For Help
Someone can faithfully take their medicine, regularly see a therapist and even attend support groups, but sometimes all of that just isn’t enough and we need a higher level of care. What’s the shame in that?
