Brittany Boles
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Desiring Freedom
To be free of desire . . . this is my recurring theme, lately. As a yogi and mystic, I’ve obviously dabbled in this concept – more than dabbled, though, haven’t I? Years of celibacy, living alcohol-free, a life lived largely in voluntary solitude… Continue Reading “Desiring Freedom”
a Bittersweet Breakthrough
PSA: This post is about suicidal thoughts. Disassociation. That’s what I have to call it, because “constantly bombarded by a graphic, intense obsession with suicide” is off-putting. It also sounds absolutely fucking crazy. Yet, it’s been my reality for thirty years. I’ve tried to… Continue Reading “a Bittersweet Breakthrough”
First Person Singular: a College Prompt
In communication, we tend to avoid using the first person singular. So, we pretty diligently avoid the use of “I,” “me,” “my” and the like when referring to ourselves. Most readers want to read about things to which they can relate and communication that… Continue Reading “First Person Singular: a College Prompt”
Dark Bits, Unposted
“Even though you’re at your most hopeless, I’d bet those times are some of your most creative,” she said. I browsed my notes app the other night to discover dark bits I hadn’t posted. Sometimes, it’s just not worth the explanation I’d have to… Continue Reading “Dark Bits, Unposted”
A Radical Conundrum: to Revolt or to Reform – 2 Essays
Warning! This is a long read! The first is my final draft, to which my professor responded, “You certainly have an interesting mix of views and role models, which defy the polarized categories prevalent in our institutions and the media.” The second is the… Continue Reading “A Radical Conundrum: to Revolt or to Reform – 2 Essays”
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