Verbal Hostage Situation
A toxic brother resurfaces with no apology, a verdict on my life, and an hour-long monologue. Verbal hostage situations, no negotiation possible.
You Had One Job – 5 Mistakes My Brother Made After My Divorce
I drove 1400 miles to my brother's apartment after the divorce because I thought he was safe. He was not a safe space. Thirteen years later, here's the full accounting.
Bah Humbug – The 2020 Holiday Blues
Will I or won't I? It appears that this year, in true 2020 fashion, I have the holiday blues.
No Thank You, Thanksgiving – What a Monumental Let Down
Thanksgiving holiday ruined by my volatile family. What else is new? Why do I bother?
Tears Solve Nothing – Lean Into the Anger
Tears solve nothing. A coworker cried over her abusive father's deathbed and I had zero empathy. Then I had to reckon with why.
