Month: April 2023
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The Good Death
CW: homicide, violence, grief I haven’t posted here in over a week, ahh!!! Bad Megan! I did do a few patreon posts about how ptsd has been showing up for me, and about how my mom’s murderer might get out in 2025 and how that’s affecting me. Oh, and I also found her hospital papers…
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Early Grief
Cw: grief & violence. Last night I got so depressed trying to write a little something about inner child healing. I decided not to write it at all, and got no words in yesterday. I ended up just really missing my mom and worrying I’ll never be able to tell her story or do her…
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I wish my trauma made me more badass…
I have always tried to make my vulnerability, my sadness, and my sensitivity my super power, but I’m tired, ya’ll! I would much rather be an ass-kickin baddie like Shauna who can scare anyone and really knows how to get shit done.
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Tiny Beautiful Things
CW: homicide, loss, grief. Last night I was soooo happy to see Tiny Beautiful Things streaming on Hulu. I absolutely adore Cheryl Strayed’s work since I read her memoir, Wild. It talks about the loss of her mom and the incredible grief journey she went on. Some of it hits too close to home for…
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Not ready to let go…
cw: my mother’s murder, murderer info. Hello again! Yesterday’s post was on Patreon, so members got to see that, if you’re not a member, what are you waiting for? You can join my patreon for as little as $1.11 a month which grants you access to all the exclusive posts I’ve ever written since 2020,…
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Work that has helped heal me…
Whew, what a day today was. It’s 8pm and I just had two iced coffees, oh my! I am feeling hyper. Perfect time to write. I did not write yesterday, but I gave myself a buffer day by writing on Sunday, so I’m still on track.
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PTSD Triggers
CW: Trauma, homicide, ptsd. This morning was spent on the phone making dr’s and neurology appointments for my partner. I love making phone calls, but it’s always such a hassle dealing with insurance. I also did some work tasks and was motivated to write! Go me!
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#CampNano begins…
So, today begins #CampNanoWriMo. I’ve got my candles lit, my cozy coffee shop youtube music in my headphones, my crystals all around me. I did a very nice tarot reading before this that made me feel a lot better and prepared for this week. Bring it on.
Xo Megan Ashley 