In My Head

A pair of hands gently holds an open book, inviting a moment of quiet reflection and contemplation. I think about this every time I start a new project—and especially as I near the end of one. This time, it’s the latter. As I begin to wrap up my poetry manuscript,  Perfect Reflection , I find myself stuck. What is my budget? What is it worth? The answer, honestly, depends on you and your project. I’ll be completely transparent. As an author, I edit most of my own work. That’s

# A Personal Reflection on Living with Depression: Maintenance and Learning to Stay Afloat Content note: This post discusses depression and suicide statistics. Understanding Depression Depression is a weighted blanket that’s just a little too heavy to push off. It feels like being trapped underwater, with wave after wave crashing down on you while you try to hold onto the last ounce of breath. This feeling can leave you stuck, unable to ever fully escape. In the article “Depr

My writing routine isn’t aesthetic. It’s about survival. Most days, I’m either writing before the sun comes up or after the house finally goes quiet. Even then, half the time I feel like I’ve done a lot of trying and not much actual finishing. Working full-time from home with a toddler isn’t exactly optimal for an aspiring writer. However, it is my reality, and here is what I do to try to stay on track. For me, writing happens during cracks of time. I don’t necessarily have t