Disposable

I had a bad dream. The world said I’m disposable. Enraged voices echoed, spewing about their right to congregate superseding my right to live. I walked through static darkness and heard money was more important than my well-being. I had a bad dream. Sickness grew in hulking mounds. Dark monsters reaching out, grabbing anyone nearby.… Continue reading Disposable

What book are you fingering?: The language we feel obligated to use with blind people

My iPhone rested in my lap as I sat in my seat on the train. Like passengers surrounding me, I used my smart device to entertain myself. With an earbud positioned in my ear, I kept one ear available to track my children while the other read a book on Kindle. I enjoy reading audio… Continue reading What book are you fingering?: The language we feel obligated to use with blind people

Diary of an Anorexic entry 1: 2020 Triggered my Eating Disorder

“Okay, order has been received,” Ross says. “Hmm,” I mumble as I swipe around on my phone. “Wait, you did coconut milk with my latte, right?” “Oh, um, was I supposed too?” “Yes, you know I always do coconut milk.” “Right, sorry, forgot.” “When is the last time I bought cow’s milk for home?” “I… Continue reading Diary of an Anorexic entry 1: 2020 Triggered my Eating Disorder

A Sickness

*** As I attempt to create new material, I’m simultaneously sifting through old stuff. I wrote this in 2016 during my second semester of my MFA; I was also pregnant with my second son. It’s not Pulitzer-winning writing here, but it’s interesting how much has happened and come to fruition. Despite the election of President… Continue reading A Sickness

Shit on Saramago: The Power Literature has on Reality

***This was my grad school craft paper. It’s not academic enough to be published in a journal or even literary mag, but I still think it’s worth sharing. It’s a bit long, but hope you enjoy. ***TW: Some examples of graphic sexual assault, and ablist depictions. Blindness in Literature:Shaping Blind Characters: Fully Realized vs. Stereotypical… Continue reading Shit on Saramago: The Power Literature has on Reality