Yearly Archives: 2026

Acetaminophen

“Where did I put those damn acetaminophen pills?” I yank the kitchen drawer so hard it comes off its rails and spills across the floor. Reza rushes in, horrified.

Paper Oceans

With each fold, the map became smaller very quickly. Oceans I once imagined sailing through were reduced into inches.

How To Deadhead Petunias after Rape

I squished them in my hand until my fingers turned their faded color. Then I deadheaded the dry marigold buds, twisting them to seed.

Erosion

Mountains don't last forever. Through erosion caused by wind, water, ice, and gravity, the rocks that make up mountains are gradually worn down and carried away.

Intuition Fractures First

There are breakings that announce themselves loudly, and breakings so quiet you don’t recognize them at all. The quiet fractures are the most dangerous.

So, Who’s the Daddy?

“So,” she says, squinting. “Who’s the daddy?” The question lands easy. Practiced. Like this is a riddle women pass down to one another,.

What It Means to Survive as a Cancer Mom

My other pregnancies had all failed—all except for my perfect Olive. She was our survivor. The only one strong enough to survive my own body.

After the Fire, the Ruins Still Warm

The truth is I was not mourning just you. I was mourning the version of myself that still trusted fire.

Just Listed

The house where I was sexually assaulted just was just listed for sale.

Doors 

She felt an urge to shed like a snake, to wriggle out of life and be new again — to walk through another door, to discover again, a new version of herself.

Genealogy Dealt the Fatal Blow to My Marriage

I spent hours reviewing emails from new genealogy friends, making entries in my research log, and mapping out family relationships.

Is Everybody Comfortable?

I was mesmerized by the ease with which she moved through life; a wonderful mixture of pride, sass and being comfortable.
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Acetaminophen

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