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A Bit More Alive
I started writing as a way to escape. I created my own world in which to live, separate from the strain and stress of reality. Then -...
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Voices in your Head
The voices in our heads don't always say what we want to hear. They get fixated on something and run wild, they randomly shut down,...
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Through my Depression
Realizing that my characters are embodiments of different symptoms of depression blew my mind and yet made absolute perfect sense. After...
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Grounding Yourself: Inner Peace
Growing up in rural Oregon means my love for all things nature will never die. Rivers, trees, outdoor games, wild animals, and mountain...
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The Forgotten Power of Reading
The books that have made lasting impressions on me are always the ones with multifaceted characters. The more complex the character and...