I struggle with body image. I am forever careening hopelessly along the spectrum of self-appraisal, somewhere between total bridge troll and absolute sex goddess. I have not been feeling sexy lately, but I think I am finally getting my sexy back?
Self Flagellation
[Content Warning – image of cane marks, reference to BDSM and self harm]
Did You Take Your Meds Today?
{Content Warning: Did You Take Your Meds Today? contains references to mental health, medication, suicidal ideation, depression & anxiety, and mental health stigma as well as brief mentions of childhood sexual abuse. If these are challenging topics for you, please proceed with caution.}
Season of Change
Illegittimi non carborundum. Don’t let the bastards grind you down. Easier said than done. I’ve been debating whether to address the unsolicited feedback I got this past week or to just let it go. It’s the most infernal thing: acknowledging the comments only feeds their contempt and emboldens them, but ignoring it feels cowardly. I wrote…