“Writers live twice.” – Natalie Goldberg
Welcome to my story archive on Medium
🖊️Explore my stories and articles on Medium. You’ll find essays on culture, identity, politics, feminism, human rights, personal experiences, and any other itch I need to scratch.
I write about what captivates me, what needs to be said, what makes me cringe, and what I wish were different about the world.
Enjoy the stories below, and I hope they inspire thought, connection, and conversation.
December 9, 2025 / human trafficking, women
What Is It With Grown Men Lusting After Pubescent Girls?
Rape and child trafficking start with grooming at a young age.
November 27, 2025 / public policy, politics
Republican Proposals to Slash SNAP Benefits Will Affect Millions
How does removing food from children make us great?
November 19, 2025 / love and relationships, abuse
Raw Emotions, Finding Love, and Riding the Waves of Both
A story about letting go of regret and shame.
November 7, 2025 / feminism, aging, culture
Older Women Don’t Have Any Fucks Left to Give
Life is about experiencing the shit out of it.
November 7, 2025 / culture, relationships
4 Men Who Treated Me Like a Human Being in My Youth
You know it’s not all men, right?
November 2, 2025 / feminism, women, patriarchy
Why Do Old Men Think It’s Okay to Comment on What Women Do With Their Bodies?
It’s time to do better as men and stop the patriarchal nonsense.
October 24, 2025 / culture, politics
There is Nothing More American Than Standing Against a King
The recent No Kings protests demonstrate this fact.
September 27, 2025 / culture, politics
The Truth About Violence in the U.S. and How We Change It
The solution that starts with all of us.
September 20, 2025 / abuse, rape culture
Followed in High School by a Predator
Spotting dangerous people before it’s too late will save your life.
September 3, 2025 / patriarchy, feminism, abuse
A Compliment in My Garden vs. A Lifetime of Patriarchy
Let’s stop denigrating ourselves, Ladies.
September 2, 2025 / abortion, feminism, politics
U.S. Women in Grave Danger Three Years After Dobbs Decision
Now is the time to stand up!
July 9, 2025 / politics, culture
The Odds Are Not In Your Favor
We can still improve life in the United States.
June 13, 2025 / patriarchy, abuse
I Will Not Be Celebrating My Dad on Father’s Day
It’s time for society to let go of old ways and move forward.
April 4, 2025 / culture, politics
We Survive, We Rise, We Write
In a broken United States, we find courage and joy.
October 24, 2024 / abortion, feminism, abuse
It’s All About Shame and Control – Abortion Bans Are Not About Life
Vote for democrats this November.
April 7, 2024 / culture, youth
A Letter From a Progressive Boomer to Gen Z
It’s time to stand up for what you want.
June 21, 2022 / abortion, feminism, politics
A Letter to Right-Wing, Evangelical Extremists Attempting to End Abortions in the United States
Your callousness is beyond words.
January 11, 2022 / abortion, feminism, politics
It’s 2022, And Women Are Still Fighting for Their Right to Own Their Bodies
It’s about the oppression and control of women.
December 28, 2021 / grief, loss, life lessons
My Uncle Died on Christmas Day
We all grieve differently. It’s being human.
December 21, 2021 / writing, inspiration
Do You Have Self-Induced Writer’s Shame Syndrome (SIWSS)?
Are you shaming yourself for not writing?
October 16, 2021 / culture, patriarchy
An Open Letter to Adam-Know-It-All From Social Media
How about listening to the question I asked?
September 14, 2021 / abortion, politics, abuse
Mob Rule Over the Womb: The Texas Abortion Law is Outrageous and Dangerous
My personal story of a high-risk pregnancy and why it matters.
September 13, 2021 / patriarchy, culture
Women, It’s Okay to Say No — Let’s Stop the Madness
Speak it. Be direct. Stop making excuses.
September 5, 2021 / culture
An Open Letter to a Neighbor, “Ken,” About His Thoughtless Behavior
Is it too hard to be kind?
September 2, 2021 / abuse, healing, life lessons
An Open Letter to My Late Mother After Decades of Denial
Learning to accept my childhood and the abuse that came with it.
August 19, 2021 / abuse, healing, life lessons
Fog and Yellow Roses — Learning to Forgive After Abuse
A story about childhood abuse and moving on.
May 28, 2021 / travel, grief, life
Reminiscing About Rita and Resonating With a Healthy Way of Grieving (RIP, My Friend)
The things that truly matter in life.
May 17, 2021 / patriarchy, abuse, rape culture
Attacked in New York City in Broad Daylight: What Men Can Do to Create a Safer World for Women
The madness needs to end.
September 29, 2020/ feminism, culture
Dear Ruth, I Jumped Off the Pedestal Because of You
You helped me see the box I had put myself in.
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Snow has fallen in my neck of the woods, and I am here writing. The sun is now shining, and I am appreciating the beauty that winter storms bring. It’s December, the time of year when everyone contemplates the meaning of their lives and anticipates the new year. This year has been difficult for so…
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When to Let Go of People and Move On: Consider These Five Things Before Ending a Relationship
What do you do with someone who does not apologize or even recognize that they have harmed you? I’ve struggled with this most of my life. Do you walk away temporarily until you get your bearings and figure out what happened? Do you forgive and forget and go on as if nothing happened? Or, do…
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