Last night or early this morning I had a dream about my uncle. When I woke up and he was gone (again), I felt lost. Hours later, I still do. Then I had a dream that my teeth fell out. I’ve had this dream so many times that it doesn’t frighten me anymore. I sat... Continue Reading →
Yellow Cake with White Icing
When I grow up, I will make wishes And not tell anyone. Like when you blow the candles out on your birthday And keep the secret to yourself. I don’t know how to keep anything to myself. It always pours out of me like blood or vomit, Spilling everywhere and it’s messy, Falling into the... Continue Reading →
How Minimalism Helped My Mental Health…Then Made It Worse
A little over half a year ago, I was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). As I have learned more about this disorder, I have come to realize that the symptoms have actually been present my entire life. For instance, when it comes to clothes, I have always had a gnawing anxiety about leaving the... Continue Reading →