White Neutrality: Coloring in White Identities
In search of a healthy relationship to one's status as white…
The Education Crisis in America
The many dimensions of why kids aren't learning to read…
"The Hairshirt Doldrums" — Kate Wagner
the hairshirt doldrumson having a brain injurythe late reviewkate wagner This piece by Kate Wagner (of McMansion Hell) on recovering from Post-Concussion Syndrome was deeply resonant with me. My experience has been much the same. I am still struggling with post-concussion syndrome a year and a half later. My recovery…
On Existing Ethically
Living still, even knowing of the horrors you touch…
Writing and Brain Damage
On lack of updates…
The White Social Anxiety Paradox
When you try so hard to not be racist you end up being racist.…
(Cis)gender Dysphoria, Envy, Political Fear, Reclusive Dread
"What are you doing here?" said the doctor. He entered the exam room, strode across, sat in front of the computer station, and loudly began logging in a quickly as he could. "I'll tell you right now, it's not happening. Absolutely not. There&…
Belated Community Roundup 2024/11/5-18
Well, so, I disappeared into a fog of depression and I can't say I've exactly emerged. In addition to the election, my final grandparent passed away which triggered yet another attempt at reconciliation with my biological family which yet again was a total disaster. I also…