In this article I explore dissociation as a coping mechanism in an attempt to overcome this complex mental phenomenon in regards to it being a response to stress and trauma. Our bodies have unique ways of protecting us. Under duress we might be able to react with strength and fortitude that prosaic life doesn’t equip…

On my personal journey to relieve my endo pain, I relay some of the negative effects that birth control has had on my body as I call the safety of the pill into question, particularly for individuals like myself who struggle with depression. At age 25, the last several months have been the first time…

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you want to die, or if you’re worried that someone you know is suffering from depression or suicidal ideation, please give this a full read first. I will wear these scars on my arm for my whole life. People try to tell me that they will fade, and…

In today’s article, I explore certain dating arrangements that are considered taboo in polite society, but are gradually becoming more accepted, including throuples and other forms of polygamy. What constitutes a “socially acceptable” couple? Once upon a time we lived in a society where interracial dating was considered taboo. (And you’re kidding yourself if you…