There’s a stigma behind having voices in your head. At best, people will joke about it. “Everyone hears voices,” they’ll say. They might even tell you that it’s okay to listen to them. Might even tell you that it’s okay to talk to them. But then they’ll joke “But if they talk back, that’s whenContinue reading “You aren’t crazy if you hear voices”
Category Archives: Self Posts
Bittersweet NaNoWriMo
Today is very bittersweet for me. November 30 marks the end to NaNoWriMo, a challenge taken on by the most determined and amazing group of writers I have ever met. NaNo has come to mean so much to me in the last five years. But this year, this year I just couldn’t. School has beenContinue reading “Bittersweet NaNoWriMo”
What’s really in a name?
Over the years, I tried out different names for myself. I started out of course with the name my parents gave me. At one point I changed up the spelling of it for fun. And now I go by Ryn. But names are more than just fun for me, they carry a lot of weight.Continue reading “What’s really in a name?”
The Stove Might be Hot
I grew up ascribing to a religion that I didn’t fully understand. At this point, it hardly matters which religion because I think this happens to all of us. We are taught whatever religion or belief system that our parents believe and by the end, I’ll wrap up why I think that is both aContinue reading “The Stove Might be Hot”
Setting Goals and Celebrating Life
This last year has been a crazy hectic year for me with many changes and pitfalls. My spouse and I decided we needed different things in life and have parted ways. My old apartment flooded and I was displaced. I moved in with a new companion and her cat. Both very loving and supportive ofContinue reading “Setting Goals and Celebrating Life”
Dancing for the Core
Clearing the floor, I turned on my favorite music. I took the center spot and ensuring my door was closed, I spun around in my room letting my new dress twirl around me. My movements were sporadic and haphazard along with the rock violin sounds of Lindsey Stirling. Despite the fact that I committed toContinue reading “Dancing for the Core”
What Happened that Day, And What I’ve Learned Since
There are days and memories that will stick with you forever. And there are people who you will never forget. When the dates grew ever closer to March 11, I warned my group of friends to be prepared and to watch out for me. I knew it was going to be a rough day. BecauseContinue reading “What Happened that Day, And What I’ve Learned Since”
Hermione Granger
Growing up, Harry Potter was a really important part of my life. Yes, I’m part of the Potter Generation and I’m quite proud of that, thank you very much. Those books were such a light in my life and I will always remember that special time I shared with them. Their stories brand new toContinue reading “Hermione Granger”
Silence No More
For most of my life, I’ve been known as outgoing. Always surrounded by friends or family and almost always talking. But under the surface, I’ve been hiding major parts of me because they didn’t fit with what I was seeing around me. Most of middle school I spent writing in class because it was anContinue reading “Silence No More”
Reflections
I look back on the last year as most others do around the new year. Some big changes were made in my life and they took quite a bit of adjustment to accommodate. People walked out of my life because our shared journey wasn’t compatible with their necessary path through this life. I’ve finally madeContinue reading “Reflections”
Just Ryn 