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...
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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...
Journal Mourning My Lost Childhood: A Comic Book about Young Caregivers
Watashidake Toshiwo Totterumitaida is a comic book by Midori Mizutani about young caregivers (or young carers). The titl...
Journal My Exclusive Access to Sushi Saito’s Extraordinary Gastronomic Journey
Describing my experience at Sushi Saito feels almost impossible; there's so much to convey. Every bite heightened my sen...
