"Are you happy?" I stayed silent on the other end of the phone. Ugh, I don't even know what that question means. I think for most people not suffering from chronic depression it's pretty straightforward. I paused for my thoughts. "What do you mean?" He laughed, "I MEAN are you happy?" I scan my brain … Continue reading Are you happy?
Category: MENTAL HEALTH
House Call
“What the fuck are you doing here?”I must have blacked out or something. I guess not completely out of character but when I came to I was standing in the middle of a hollowed out tree and it was dark and freezing. I shivered and wrapped my arms around my body feeling bare skin, wondering … Continue reading House Call
Shingles. The Story of My Life.
Shingles. The story of my life. Ready to write a different book. I know ya'll are used to reading more of my comedic writing but I've got some real talk about some physical and mental health issues. I've been getting recurring shingles since I was a young teen. They call it the "Chick Pox Virus" … Continue reading Shingles. The Story of My Life.
Capulálpam de Méndez
Wow, this little mountain town is surreal. Capulálpam de Méndez was built in the 1600s. The town seems as though it was set up and ready for tourists but no one ever came. Empty gift shops, restaurants, streets. Where is everyone? I think we are the only travelers here and we rarely even see locals. … Continue reading Capulálpam de Méndez
Old Friend
I hadn't seen her in a long time, so we made a date to catch up at a new bar in north Austin. We grew up together raising hell, but we both settled down after her rehab and my new admittance to university. Not that she was worse off, I had spent my time in … Continue reading Old Friend
Sliding Scale Therapy
"I wasn't sure you were coming today," she was startled at the site of me when she rushed past with a bowl full of chili. Smelt good. "Margaret, just ring me when she's done paying and we can get started," she winked at me. I missed my last appointment and I don't blame her for … Continue reading Sliding Scale Therapy
Bitter Ass Bitch
When friends ask when you are going to have children...
“Leave your Wife”
"Hey Mel." You whispered in my ear from behind, I was alone at the bar writing. I didn't turn around. I shut my eyes and all our memories flashed quickly, emotions tagged along. Excitement, fear, despair, resentment, longing. I opened my eyes and reached for your hand over my shoulder. Your touch, a wave … Continue reading “Leave your Wife”
Scotch
My head pounded from the scotch when he called me at dawn. I wished it were one of those mornings that I woke still drunk, thinking I’d fooled the booze. Not today. "I’ve fallen in love with someone," his voice was deep and stern. As if this hangover couldn’t get worse. I thought about rather … Continue reading Scotch
CONVERSATIONS WITH ASSHOLES 