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Reviving Dead Paper
The tragedy in “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman has always been a contentious one. On one level, the devastating psychological torment and breakdown of The Woman is gut wrenching. The betrayal she faces from a spouse who ought to protect her, the inescapable pathologization that seems to get her from all angles by all the male physicians in her life, the eerie infantilization of being kept in the nursery, and the list goes on. Gilman’s short story is harrowing to read and only made more difficult with added historical context and knowledge of the realities of the so-called rest cure. The Woman’s mental suffering after childbirth is exacerbated by isolation, stillness and boredom until she breaks – becoming terribly obsessed with the facelike pattern in the wallpaper that is her only company. Yet, on the other hand – she won in the end, did she not?
What the Most Famous Book About Trauma Gets Wrong
Taking a Step Back
For now, I’m stepping away from posting here—I need a break from the relentless noise of the world. I’ll likely still write on my personal blog, so if you follow that, I apologize in advance. If you don’t, that might be for the best.
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As the Music Fades, the Storm Remains
As the Music Fades, the Storm Remains
The storm rages, relentless.
Not a crash of thunder, but a quiet, gnawing roar—
Thoughts splinter like waves against a shore,
each one demanding attention, each one refusing to fade.
I beg for silence, for a pause in the motion.
For the weight of my own mind to ease,
for the tides to settle, for breath to feel light again.
But peace is a mirage, slipping through my fingers
the moment I reach for it.
If the storm must stay, then what remains?
A longing, a whisper, a quiet ache—
A hope, however distant, that someday,
I will find comfort within the chaos.
—T.A.
MIA and the Conflict Between My Words and Their Funding
I nearly forgot—I had submitted one of my poems to Mad in America. That was before I learned they’d received funding from Open Society Foundations for their podcast. When an email arrived saying they’d published my piece, I was completely caught off guard—I hadn’t expected them to accept it at all.
Read More »Personal Update: Berberine & Ceylon Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Control
Earlier this year, I wrote about my struggles with hyperglycemia—how frustrating it was trying to keep my blood sugar in check. Since then, I’ve started taking Berberine with Ceylon Cinnamon every day, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer for my Type II diabetes. I’ve also noticed that eating my salads before diving into carbs makes a difference in keeping my blood sugar more stable. It’s one of those small changes that actually adds up.
Read More »Tyranny & Tantrums: A Rant on America’s Collapse
America is to going to hell in a hand basket, and the cracks in its foundation are glaring. As Linkin Park’s Burn It Down echoes, “We’re building it up to break it back down,” the cycle of destruction and collapse feels all too familiar. Institutions meant to uphold democracy are being dismantled, only to be rebuilt on even shakier ground. Power is concentrated in the hands of a few, while the vulnerable are left to fend for themselves. Like the song’s imagery of betrayal and downfall, the current political landscape mirrors a system that prioritizes control and greed over people. The flames of collapse are fanned, and the question remains—what will rise from the ashes?
[Crosspost] Between Chaos and Creativity: My Path to Self-Discovery
Trigger warning: This post discusses topics including childhood abuse, mental illness, and loss.
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