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Sweary support for the burned out, stressed and weary. Let's get your shit together.
Hey Reader, I pulled The Tower this week. Yep. That one. It’s never a fun card to see — especially when you’re already in the middle of a rough patch. Nothing about the message it brings is gentle. I’ve been wrestling hard with my depression this week. It’s nothing new (I’ve had this particular monster since I was 13), and things aren’t bad, but they feel bad. Things are actually really good, but depression likes throwing mud on top of otherwise pretty awesome shit. What’s helping me stay...
Hey Reader, This week, I want to talk about showing up — especially when it’s uncomfortable. It’s Pride Month, and I wore a shirt to my weekly art club for kids that said “Protect Trans Folks.” A lot of people who boldly and beautifully live their truth told me they loved my shirt — which doesn’t usually happen, since I tend to fly under the radar in how I present. Turns out, showing up visibly made me more approachable to people who don’t always feel seen either. I also got a few stares that...
Hey Reader, This week, the house is weirdly…quiet. The kids are off with my sister-in-law, my husband’s traveling for work, and for the first time in a long time, I’m home alone. Still working full-time (because capitalism), but suddenly I’ve got full control over the rest of my hours — and honestly? That kind of freedom is both exhilarating and overwhelming. The silence is loud. The to-do list whispers seductively. The dog hair doesn't vacuum itself, right? But I’m choosing ME this week....