My Cardboard Balcony

I made a big decision this week. It's a decision that will affect a lot of things. It will affect my job. It will affect my relationships. It will affect my schedule and my energy and my time. It will cause confusion and a lot of questions. I'm sure there might be skepticism - maybe even backlash. And it's the best decision I've made in a while. I'm prepared to face the consequences of that choice. It was one of the hardest ones I've ever had to make, but I had a lot of support from mentors, family, and loved ones. I am hoping that the most important people will accept that choice, though despite what my anxiety wants, I've never been one to accurately predict the future. I'm not going to clarify what that decision is right now - after all, I'm known for being vague when I can swing it. Ultimately, I don't want to post it until everyone who should know knows. And that means you may not learn what that decision is for months - if you happe...

Self-Preservation by Belinda Roddie Sometimes, you have to think about your needs above others.

You see, this fairy tale does not end with, "Happily ever after." The prince transformed remains a beast, and the damsel remains permanently asleep. Still, she dreams, though not of pretty things; she sees twisted horses with horns and creepy merry-go-rounds. She smells grease and mangy wet wolf's hair and burning sulfur. And she heard, most defined of all, screams.