I awoke suddenly. I shot up in my bed. It was morning. I couldn't be sure of the time. Six, maybe six thirty. I knew it was early. I curled my toes underneath the blanket. I breathed in and out slowly. I watched as my chest rose up and down. I felt the warmth of [...]
Sleep. I'm asleep.Deep down dark in dream country.I'm wading through black water, which is quickly becoming thicker.It morphs from water to a pudding-like consistency. I'm trying to walk through it, but I can't move my legs well. I'm stuck.See. Then I see it. It's got green glowing eyes. It's a big black amorphous creature. It's [...]
You are not broken.No matter what he says to you.You are whole.You are strong.Hold on.Even if it feels like no one is listening.Despite the fact that it may appear like you are alone, you are not alone.You are loved.Even if it's just you who loves you. That's enough for now.You're beautiful, even if he says [...]
I was living underground in a dark well. It was dark and cold down there. I was starving. I tried to remember the last time I ate, but it escaped me. I learned to ignore the sounds of my stomach rumbling. There was no point in imagining food. There hadn't been any in seven years. [...]
The Internet is a funny place. I had a lot of fun writing 3-Year-Olds are Assholes. I knew from the moment I began to write this piece the varying reactions I was going to receive. I had a sense that some people would understand the satirical nature of the piece. I had a sense that [...]
Sara Meghdari is a photographer from Iran living in NYC. Over the past year, she's been working on a unique photo project. It's called "Sleeping With NYC." The project involves spending a night with New York natives and photographing them while they fall asleep. I was introduced to Sara through my wonderful friend Alex who is [...]
I guess I have ADHD. I hate labels. I don't like stigmas that follow with labels. But the truth is I have it. Yesterday, I was supposed to help my friend Trish with a transcript. I tried to transcribe for hours. Of course it didn't help that my kids were running around being kids during [...]
If I wasn't anxious, my heart wouldn't race all the time.If I didn't have panic disorder, my natural state would not be fight or flight.I could be one of those people who just gets up in the morning, showers, eats breakfasts and leaves the house.That could happen.If I didn't wake up in a cold sweat [...]
