The Weight of Proof
A friend of mine, a writer, once told me that every idea she pitched had to come with justification—proof of its merit—before anyone would take it seriously.
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The Space Between Motion and Stillness
Movement is neither effortless nor certain. Spastic CP is a neurological condition that disrupts the signals between brain and muscle, creating stiffness, rigidity, and involuntary contractions.
Edges Unseen: The Photo and the Spoon
The drawer opens. A hand searches as it did years ago, when a photograph rested at the edge of a mirror. Always there, until one day, it wasn’t. It must have slipped, fallen behind the dresser, or perhaps ended up in a forgotten box.
The Future of Access: What’s at Stake for Section 504
Section 504, disability protections, access, and questions about its future.
The Unseen Thaw
The morning carries a sharper chill than expected. Winter’s air stings, crisp and unrelenting. The world lies still beneath its white cover. Snow clings to branches, intricate and crystalline.
The Pause Before Dawn
There are moments when life shifts, but the direction remains unclear. A door closes, but another hasn’t opened. A decision is made, but the outcome lingers.
What Silence Holds
Silence is never fully empty. It holds the echoes of unspoken words, lingering in the spaces where thoughts remain unsaid. It carries the weight of replayed choices, each one marking a moment in time.
2:37 AM: The Thoughts That Stay
The clock reads 2:37 AM, its red digits cutting through the darkness. Exhaustion settles in, yet the mind stays awake. Eyes flutter shut, searching for stillness, as thoughts refuse to quiet.
Unrestrained, Unapologetic, Undiminished
The word " intense " often surfaces when someone doesn’t quite fit the expected mold. At first, it may seem like a simple observation. Beneath it, however, lingers…
Unique as Snowflakes: The Complexity of Depression
At first glance, snowflakes and depression might seem unrelated. Snowflakes are celebrated for their delicate beauty, each one unique and intricate in design.