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The Creative Debate Continues

The author is considering temporarily removing their novel from stores to make revisions, ensuring it aligns better with upcoming books. They have been affected by personal challenges and the pandemic, which have delayed their writing. No final decision has been made yet as they prioritize mental health and stress management. More updates are promised soon.
I’m Still Standing

I’m Still Standing

I know it’s been a while, and I had hoped to get back to a regular schedule of posting here, but things don’t always turn out the way we plan, do they?

To borrow from an Elton John song – I’m still standing. Life has been throwing multiple curve balls at me, and while I’m so fucking tired, I’m still here, not going anywhere.

My therapist, at my last session, told me that “you’re still here because you’re strong, but you shouldn’t have to be this strong”. Let that sink in. You shouldn’t have to be this strong.

I’ve been pulling myself together time and again, and while sometimes it’s with just duct tape and twine, eventually I fill in the cracks that form, like the art of Kintsugi, and keep going. What people don’t see, and really don’t care to hear is the cost to self that this being strong has.

Boundaries Part Two - Don't FAFO

Boundaries Part Two

The Consequences of Ignoring Boundaries: Why You Don’t Want to F*ck Around and Find Out.

You can find Part One here.


A reminder that I’m not a psychologist or psychiatrist, that said – this is advice from my own life and experiences, and is not to be used as a substitute for actual mental health professional help.


We talked last time about boundaries – what they are, what they are used for, and the basics of what a healthy boundary is.

This time, we’re going to talk about what happens when someone doesn’t respect boundaries.