Community Voices
Real stories. Shared with care. Held with respect.
Trauma: When a Perfect Day Fell Apart
I never expected what felt like my first truly perfect day to end in an explosion of chicken soup. Yet here I am, recovering from severe burns, and the only…
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If Dreams Can Happen
I’ve spent years trying to shield my closest person from chaos, only to realize my actions created new fractures. The weight of what I’ve done—damaging lives, ignoring accountability—still haunts me.…
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Everyone is the victim in their story and villain to someone else
I don’t care who you are or what you think about any situation you find yourself in. Every single choice you make has a direct connection to where you find…
Keep readingSearching for Sponsorship!
After twenty years of shaping this vision, Auntie M’s Advocacy Project is now opening its doors to businesses and organizations eager to amplify community connection. We’re inviting partners in health,…
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A Dustball in the Wind of Life
The decisions I made decades ago shaped a life I no longer recognize—years of sacrifice, silence, and invisible battles. Now, I’m choosing to honor my truth with a partner who…
Keep readingEnd Of Life… Beginning Of Something New…
I am trying so hard to leave everything from my previous life behind while keeping the best parts of myself. My artistic skills are important to me. Music in all…
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Maybe I’m the Person in Between
Cleaning on autopilot reveals a hidden duality—the person who ignores messes and the one who transforms into a relentless force. I once unclogged the tub while scrubbing stairs, never pausing…
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Learning My Identity
The pain of losing my mother, brother, and my marriage pushed me to walk away from every familiar path—including the one I’d spent decades building. My children were my constant,…
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My Ever-Failing Body
I can’t tell which part of my body is the main problem anymore. Maybe there isn’t one. Maybe it’s my brain. Maybe it’s neurodivergence. Maybe it’s my endocrine system and…
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To My Beautiful Anonymous 20 Years Later
Having to start over after spending the lifetime building a home with a man who never wanted to marry me and made sure I was reminded throughout the years. I…
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Broken In Many Ways
This is a triggering negative self-awareness post. I have plans for moments like this that are healthy alternatives to self-harm.
One of my greatest tools is to write. I feel…
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