• Magical Microdosing

    (Trigger Warning – Psychedelic Use, Please do research and consult with professionals before you experiment with mushrooms/psilocybin. SAFETY FIRST) “One trip can change your whole life” For years, I was terrified of mushrooms. I loved getting fucked up, but the idea of tripping seemed like a nightmare to me. I had heard countless horror stories…

  • The Anxiety Experiment

    (Trigger Warning – Substance Abuse and Suicidal Ideation) “My anxiety has anxiety” Originally Published January 29th 2025  Anxiety has been a significant part of my life since childhood; you could say it’s one of my closest companions. I often find myself trapped in a cycle of worrying and envisioning worst-case scenarios. I can lie in…

  • Dirty Secrets

    (Trigger Warning – Sex, Lies, and Substance Abuse) Originally Published June 14, 2023 “You’re Only As Sick As Your Secrets” It’s April 2017, and I am visiting my family in Iron Mountain, Michigan. This is a special trip for me because I am introducing my serious boyfriend to all of my cousins and siblings. As…

  • Bipolar Sugar Baby

    (Trigger Warning – Prostitution, Substance Abuse, and Raunchy Sex) Originally Published April 19, 2023 “To have true power over your life, you need your own money” It’s August 2011 and I’m out for my 22nd birthday bash. Per usual I am drinking a ton and having a lot of fun. I am with my college…

  • Old Suicide Notes

    (Trigger Warning – Suicide, Self Harm, and Suicidal Ideation) Originally Published June 6, 2023 “Honest Conversations Save Lives” It’s August 2021, and I’m staying with my close friend in Seattle, Washington, for a week. It’s supposed to be a fun birthday trip for me, but quite the opposite is true. While she is at work,…