I sat on a bus yesterday morning. It was filled with people talking and singing. We were headed to staff rafting trip in upstate Maine. My friend and I sat next to each other. We had exchanged a few words about how we were doing, but nothing too serious. The ride was bumpy and pretty annoying to … More On the Future
After catching up on some much needed summer reading, I have been inspired to come back to this place which I have called home for so many months. The pure ride of sharing my story has been incredible. It has brought forward parts of me. I previously held those thoughts to myself and a … More Building with No Cement
Again, I find myself about to take off on another journey. This time to Colorado to see good friends and relax. Austin has been a city that has filled me with warmth and understanding. From the UT pool, hot tub and sauna to the Gathering of the Wayfinders Martha Beck conference, I have been filled … More Welcome Home
I sit here on a flight to Austin, TX. My legs are sore. My whole body is tired. But I did it. I ran the 2016 Boston Marathon. The experience was unlike anything I could have dreamed. I had truly no idea what it meant to run 26.2 miles for a cause that I truly … More It’s Boston.
When I think about the happiest moments of my life, I think of close friends, family, green grass, sunshine and freedom. I think of moments when I felt completely at peace. I think of moments when I could giggle for hours. There’s a song in The Sound of Music called “My Favorite Things” that tickles me … More Finding Your Paradise
Most of what I talk about has to do with bipolar disorder. I gain a lot of strength from connecting people with mental health issues. It makes me feel less alone and is super fun. The only way to beat the stigma surrounding mental illness is to share it fluidly and courageously with your loved … More Living with Anxiety
I think a lot about collapsing. I want to know what happens when someone’s world falls out from underneath them. Then I want to know how people find their way back. And I believe it is never back, but to a new place of growth. From a young age, we are taught how to read … More Teaching Grief
Happy Sunday, people. Another week, you did it. Congrats. I woke up this morning with a realization. Before getting out of bed, I scrolled through Facebook. I found two videos condemning Donald Trump and the state of affairs in the Presidential election. I, then, had my morning coffee and found myself watching an interview … More Start Beginning
Over the past week I have been to ten different states. The east coast is a beautiful place. I always talk about going out west. But for now, I am content traveling up and down this breath-taking coast. There are wonderful people around here who love going outside, laughing and digging deep. My writing has transformed. Instead … More Laughing Out Loud
When I was a little kid, I had my mom paint my toe nails. Now, it was the summer, and we went swimming a lot. I stepped into the pool with my friends and they made fun of me. I have that memory iced into my brain. I remember looking down through the shallow water … More Thigh High, Bright Red, Sparkly Boots
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Literary Connections at the Fairfield CT Public Library
Literary Journal of Hawaii Pacific University
You are not alone. You are special. You are loved.
Adventures of a Little Boy 