I write very normal essays about my addiction hypochondria, my teeth falling out, being poor, waiting tables, gardening, also parenting both my adult child and myself.
"Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion" -Dolly Parton as Truvy
The Long Climb is about my life as a late-diagnosed woman with ADHD, my ongoing recovery from trauma/burnout, and navigating my career as a writer and theater artist in an increasingly hostile world.
Being Fearless Being Me explores the messy, beautiful space where personal truth meets cultural pressure. It shares stories about resilience, digital life, identity, and healing. Thoughtful writing for readers seeking meaning and humanity.
When you’ve lived a thousand stories in one lifetime, they beg to be shared. I write
Memoir and Personal Essay, but never fiction. You might find that hard to believe when you read about my shitty life.