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I'm a writer exploring mental health, grief, hope, and identity—some of the experiences that leave their marks on us. Through poetry and my Mind Notes blog, I write from the heart about healing, resilience, and what it means to remain human, even in my most fragile moments.

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A hummingbird at a feeder, photographed for the entry A Dreadful Week

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A Dreadful Week

Beginning the week is so dreadful when I'm in an episode. My focus on the good things tends to be on a much smaller scale than usual — some weeks, adequate just means getting through Monday.

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