poetry

08
Jun
Our last hug

Our last hug

A poem on the last hug with a loved one
1 min read
08
Jun
I hate that radical acceptance is the invitation

I hate that radical acceptance is the invitation

An excerpt from Still Here: A Poetry Memoir of Grief & Love. wise people say radical acceptance is a healing
1 min read
30
Apr
How are you doing?

How are you doing?

i used to hate when someone  asked me  “how are you doing?” neurotypicals decided that’s how we say hi
2 min read
16
Apr
The shape I no longer fit

The shape I no longer fit

A little poem about choosing to heal
1 min read
02
Apr
A little sand and soul

A little sand and soul

The quiet grief of letting them become
2 min read
26
Feb
The sound of safety

The sound of safety

Small signs of healing in a neurodivergent home
2 min read
19
Feb
You can't shortcut survival

You can't shortcut survival

The reality of learned protection
1 min read
11
Aug
Before curiosity

Before curiosity

A poem about the invitation before we’re ready for curiosity
1 min read
31
Jul
A truth is easing into view

A truth is easing into view

Turning 43 and nodding yes
3 min read
14
Jul
Who they wanted me to be

Who they wanted me to be

A short poem on untangling the stories people hand us about ourselves
1 min read