A Bad Moment I was lying on a thin mattress on the floor. The cupboards crawled with the glistening black shells of thousands of cockroaches. Had I turned on the light they would have scurried away, but there was no electricity in the apartment. I could see my breath, the place had electric heat. I was two blocks from the bridge. A few years earlier a friend of mine had jumped from that bridge, ending his life. I was considering doing the same thing. The only thing that saved me was knowing that my son would have to deal with that for the rest of his life.

When I got ADHD meds I lost the things that made me able to cope even with ADHD, now I am getting them back — they will help you as well This is another old piece - I haven't done as well as I thought I was going to when I wrote it In the Beginning Getting diagnosed with ADHD was a big deal, but it still took me a little bit to get meds. When I did it changed everything. I have never been good at getting back to work after being interrupted. Once I had my meds it was effortless. I could get into a fight with my girlfriend and drop back into coding without having resolved the fight. Previous me was so far from capable of that that it never even occurred to me it was possible for a human to do.

On the first of February, I started a daily photography challenge, if I can figure it out, I'll attach them.

At 17, I left home believing I was ready for anything. I wasn’t ready for isolation, rumors, or how quickly things could fall apart. This is the story of how I survived a season I never expected.

Hello, I'm excited to announce my second publication, which is a bit different from what you usually receive from me. The magazine-like publication is filled with wellness and health content, stories from the past and present, and inspiring events from near and far, touching the heart and literally spanning places around our map. All are presented in a nostalgic, fantasy-like style, echoing my desire to live in a quieter, more nostalgic universe.

This content is to provide encouragement to any person, whether you are female, male, or LGBTQIA+. Always show up and show out for what you know is right. No matter how you classify yourself, be a dream chaser!

They say some individuals are once-in-a-lifetime people who leave such a strong impression that it still lingers after they're gone. Today, I share a tale of one of these individuals—a woman who left behind a legacy unmatched by hard work, love, and sacrifice, and by wise words, wisecracks, and quips. This woman had it all and in spades. Simply put, you couldn't tell her nothin'.

This piece was penned in the Spring of 2020. Titled "Fear & Loathing in Corona-ville: An Essay On Finding Sanity," it takes an honest approach & truthful account of the fear-mongering we All underwent, & most aptly, how best to remedy it.

A long time ago I lived in a place where it was hot and humid all the time. The medical was a bit behind the western world as well. In fact, most of the country was still operating with stone-age technology. Most of the country was jungle, or at least most of the land areas… although since it was a series of small to medium islands most of the country was actually water.

This note here will be a bit personal, so there’s going to be some soul-bearing. I’m kind of nervous about putting this one out, but here goes nothing.

This is my personal experience with DID (Formerly MPD). I will note that there are trigger warnings of abuse, eating disorders, and more. It's a lot for me, and writing something so personal that's impossible to a good amount of people is scary. But, I wrote it anyway. I said I'd go over all mental health, and I will.

Who is this seemingly non-fascinating individual? This mild-mannered, go with the wind blows type that seems like they nonchalantly go through life with no care or emotion? Ah, but those same looks could be deceiving, as J.D. Millennial is an anomaly all on their own.

Experience the rush of heightened awareness and quick thinking when your safety is on the line. Discover how defending yourself is not just physical—it’s a test of focus, strategy, and composure under pressure. Learn what it feels like to stay alert, make split-second decisions, and gain confidence in your ability to protect yourself.

I would love to take suggestions and what types of mental health you'd like me to write about, I do plan on doing a good amount free while others you will have to pay to view. But, the paid ones are just so I can start earning enough to be able to help others out struggling with their mental health.

A young woman reflects on her past traumas as a sick child who was a mystery to everyone the second she was pulled into this world. She spent so long in the darkness that she never knew the light existed until she broke free from the roots that held her down all her life and ran for her life towards the shining brightness as she knew she had a calling in life that even death couldn't stop her.

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With affordability and longer shelf life, apples are a practical choice for home cooks to try various culinary experiments in their kitchen. I am sharing a novelty apple pickle recipe for unconditional pickle lovers who preserve vegetables and fruits through pickling and canning.

This is an essay that I wrote on my experience with sharing my traumatic experiences people and learning that not everyone who calls you a friend, isn't really a friend.

In this, we go over the topic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It's not easy to live with and I hope this helps you or someone you know!

A poem on how looking in the mirror at myself has made me feel and slowly climbing out out that deep and dark viewpoint.