Journal “Mysterious Skin”: A Rare and Unflinching Portrait of CSA’s Aftermath
Mysterious Skin is one of the most profound films I’ve ever seen, largely due to its realistic portrayal of the long-ter...
2025-05
Journal Journal When Trust Becomes a Weapon: Grooming, CSA, and the Lessons of ‘Abducted in Plain Sight’
Jan Broberg's story in 'Abducted in Plain Sight' reveals how predators weaponize trust. A survivor's reflection on grooming, CSA, and the trauma that outlasts 'happy endings'."
Journal You Don’t Have to Be Abused to Abuse a Child — But I Was, and I See It Everywhere
This is a continuation of yesterday’s entry, where I wrote about why I’ve chosen not to have children. Today, I go deepe...
Journal Being the Change: I Will Not Bring a Life Into This Twisted World
I used to think I would get married and have children by the age of 25 — the same age my mother got married and had me n...
Journal When Showering Feels Impossible: How a CSA Survivor Manages CPTSD and Self-Care
For trauma survivors, even a shower can feel impossible. After days of struggle, I finally did it — not from healing, but because I was grossed out.
Journal When Miso Soup Has More Soul than Western Veganism: A Cultural and Dietary Comparison
Explore the irony of Western veganism versus traditional Japanese plant-based eating habits.
Journal How Eastern Astrology, MBTI, and Ayurveda All Pointed to Me
When I had ChatGPT generate a profile for me based on my birth date and time using both Nine Star Ki and Four Pillars of...
