This Is the Softest Landing We’ve Ever Had & I’m So Proud of Us
Maybe neither of us wanted to do this tonight (or ever). But we’re coming in for the softest landing we’ve ever had. And I’m so proud of us.
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When You’ve Turned Into Your Parents, Just Not in the Way You Expected
A while ago, I wrote a piece called “Abused Kids Get to Look Like Their Bullies“: On countless mornings, I glimpse my reflection in the… Read More »When You’ve Turned Into Your Parents, Just Not in the Way You Expected
I’m Suddenly Bothered By New Things After Quality Time with My Partner Got Cut Back. Any Thoughts?
Hi Page, I am currently in a 2-year relationship with a polyamorous, married man. His family (my metamour and their daughter) know me pretty well… Read More »I’m Suddenly Bothered By New Things After Quality Time with My Partner Got Cut Back. Any Thoughts?
Demons and Wayward Brain Weasels: Making a Better Home for Anxiety
“Face the demons if they approach, but don’t go demon hunting,” my friend Gull says. It’s solid advice. At one point in my life, I… Read More »Demons and Wayward Brain Weasels: Making a Better Home for Anxiety
Getting Up Before Martin Does: Circadian Rhythm as Anxiety Killer
If you’re anything like me, you run into times where you struggle with self-doubt. Especially when solving problems with ambiguous solutions. Or doing something creative.… Read More »Getting Up Before Martin Does: Circadian Rhythm as Anxiety Killer
Martin Under the Bridge: Polyamory, Check-Ins, and Concern Trolling
Check-Ins and the Threat of Concern Trolling “So you check in with your partners about stuff before you do it?” “Sure do,” I say. “My… Read More »Martin Under the Bridge: Polyamory, Check-Ins, and Concern Trolling
Martin is a Broken Clock: Sometimes Our Fears Come True
“I’m so scared, Page,” he says to me. “Oh?” “I feel like she’s avoiding me. She says everything’s okay. And I want to believe her,… Read More »Martin is a Broken Clock: Sometimes Our Fears Come True
Meet Martin the Brain Weasel
This is my brain weasel, Martin the pine marten. Whenever I can’t sleep because of brain weasels, I imagine him in a tiny leather jacket (because… Read More »Meet Martin the Brain Weasel
