Published in The Virago·PinnedFar From the TreeBreaking the cycle of generational abuse — My son came into my room one night before bed and asked if we could talk. This wasn’t unusual as he often comes in to say goodnight when he gets home and catches me up on his day. …Relationships3 min read
Published in Being Known·PinnedTiny Little DeathsA poem — Tiny little deaths, are the moments where I realize I’m no longer who I was. I’ve changed. The old me has been cut away, the layers of everything I thought to be true about myself have been taken piece by piece. I am present in this moment. I feel grounded in…Mental Health2 min read
Published in Heart Affairs·PinnedAbuse And The Common DenominatorIs it ever your fault? — “What is wrong with me- why do I end up with people who hurt me.” “If they mistreated you, why did you stay?” “Stop sitting in your victimhood, and take some responsibility.” “If everyone hurts you, maybe you’re the problem” These are all things I’ve asked myself. These are all…Relationships4 min read
Published in The Virago·PinnedThe Fairytale MythA lesson learned the hard way — I spent my childhood with my nose in a book, safely escaping my surroundings. I was a girl brought up on fairytales and happily-ever-afters. I dreamt about a true love’s kiss and a love everlasting. I believed all monsters could be slain, all quests would be successful, and good would…Relationships3 min read
Published in Sexography·PinnedIs Sex Necessary for Quality of Life?A Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer and My Sexuality — I have cervical cancer. It’s in the early stages, but it’s not my first time. I was treated a little over two years ago and then proceeded to have cervical biopsies every six months since. It’s been really challenging. I know that I’m fortunate that my doctor caught it early…Cervical Cancer5 min read
Published in The Virago·Aug 22, 2021Do You Feel Alone in a Crowd?Fitting in vs. belonging — The quest to fit in seems unending. From childhood through high school, university, to adulthood — many of us seek to find our place with peers and in the world. I’m highly attuned to others. I’m skilled at reading faces, body language, and behaviour. I know how to read a…Mental Health3 min read
Published in Dirty Little Secrets·Aug 14, 2021The Succubus HuntsErotic Flash Fiction It’s cute how you think you’re the hunter, you think you’ve got me figured out, you’ve worked your angles, tested the waters, read my writings, watched me from afar, then studied me in every conversation, you think you’re smarter, that I can’t see through your sly smile, or the…Flash Fiction2 min read
Published in Marlene in a Pub·Jul 28, 2021PleasureThe Bliss Found in Giving — I light candles and play music quietly in the background. He lays face down on our bed naked, and I cover him with a sheet to make sure he doesn’t get cold. I’ll move the sheet as I work and worship his body. Leaning over, I gently kiss up and…Erotica3 min read
Published in Put It To Rest·Jul 19, 2021Desiderium: The Longing for Something LostNothing Lasts Forever — I breathe in deeply. Savoring the feeling. The moment to mark all our moments has come. Everything I endured in life finally makes sense. In this one realization, the acceptance pours in. The willingness to finally let it all go. I’ll exhale in a few seconds. I’ll exhale and just…Poetry2 min read
Published in Sensual: An Erotic Life·Jul 17, 2021Was Your Relationship a Failure?Longevity Does Not Need to Determine Success — There seems to be a path every relationship is supposed to take. They are often referred to as “relationship escalators.” You meet someone, and if you like them, you begin dating. If everything goes well, you enter into a relationship. If you’re in the relationship long enough, then engagement is…Relationships4 min read
