Brittany Boles
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Tag: writing
A Nudge Toward Freedom
a final “journey paper” for Media Ethics course, written August 28, 2025 This whole thing was born out of a sense of profound weariness; it was my panicked answer to a year of continuous failure, my attempt to avoid further ego death. Or,… Continue Reading “A Nudge Toward 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”
An Essay on Humbleness
(a real college essay submitted by me) “As I am trying to maximize my efficiency in this program, completing classes at a rapid pace while working and single-parenting full time, I find myself frustrated that I ‘wasted’ an entire night of time and coursework on… Continue Reading “An Essay on Humbleness”
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