“Some events mark us so deeply that they find more force of presence in their aftermath than in their occurrence. They are moments that …
Addiction
The Catch 22 of Asking for Help – Part I – The Drive
“All we really do is lie to ourselves... and everyone else. Lies. It’s all lies.” I glanced over at him from the corner …
When You Have Nothing Left to Sell, You Sell Yourself
The giggles poured from her lips like bubbles in a fountain. Glittering bits of sound that tickled my ear drums like a feather …
Rebuild
“Do you think you’ll be able to rebuild your life?” I looked at him hard, furrowed my brows, and shot off my answer like returned …
The Voices Are My Friends
The smoke from his cigarette curled lazily like a familiar lover around the rooftop, up into the midnight sky, vast and moonless, darker …
Live Fast and Die Young
I was never afraid of dying. It’s hard to explain that to people. Because normal people are. They might say they …
Perception Is Not Always Reality
How is it that two people can experience the exact same event and yet have polar opposite views on it? I think that is …
The Day I Died
This isn’t pretty, but it’s the truth... When I reach a sober birthday, I’m not big on celebrations. The most that will …
A Starless Black Heaven
“I don’t want to lose my child,” she said. I glanced over at her and tears were welling in her eyes, smears of angry …