Racism and the Epstein Files: Considering Apparent Paradoxical Behaviors
When reviewing the recently released documents dubbed the Epstein Files, it is clear that a racial divide is evident. For example, the vast majority of men identified and either simply discussed or implicated is comprised of rich, White men. Given that the trafficking ring was specifically closed to people without the ability to pay hansomely for the opportunity to abuse human beings, and given that the vast majority of people with access to such funds are White men, it is no


Chronic Travel: Reflections on Traveling As a Person With Chronic Health Issues
In recent months, I have traveled quite a lot in a short time frame. In particular, I went to three different cities, each several hours...
Feeding Your Soul: Do What You Love!!!
Over the course of my life, I have told a number of people about my plans for my future. I would become Dr. Dopwell, would find out the...
Ginger and the Job: How Prejudice Ruined a Budding Friendship
When I was in high school, I worked after school and weekends a lot. Babysitting, department stores, fast food… if it existed in a...


Shoplifting Accusation: My Dillard's Experience
Yesterday, I was accused of shoplifting. I was in Dillard's (a department store) to purchase some items with my Dillard's card, and...
Fostering Pride: What it Means to Be a Foster Mom for LGBTQIA+ Children
June is Pride Month, a month during which we commemorate the history of oppression, celebrate the strides toward equitability, and...
Twenty-One: Happy Birthday, Baby...
Warning: Possible triggers regarding child loss. Please do not read this if you feel this may harm you emotionally or mentally. January...


Anniversary Celebration: Five Years with No Surgeries!!!
Those of you who have known me for a long time, or who have otherwise followed my story in the last several years, will know that I have...


Spotlight on Physical Therapy Students
As a person who has required the services of physical therapists from time to time, I have gained a great respect for what they do and...


On Loving and Letting Go: A Foster Mom's Dilemma After a Year With Her Child.
A year ago today, I received my first long-term placement. The pandemic was in full swing, I was terrified of getting sick, and I felt...












