Essays, updates, and dispatches from the void — newest first.
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Facing the Man Who Murdered My Wife
An excerpt from Fragmented on attending a murder trial, shifting views on capital punishment, and the reality of facing a killer in court.
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This is Church
“Awesome God” and “Creeping Death” share more DNA than you think. A memoir essay on deconstruction, Joseph Campbell, and finding…
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Becoming What I Hated Most
A raw look at rock bottom, domestic violence, and sobriety. Facing total accountability without excuses—and finding out who you are…
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Echoes
A personal essay on dreams that preceded three deaths — and what avoiding one closed casket taught me about grief,…
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Blood Money
A personal essay on grief, the hollow weight of a wrongful death settlement, and the stark contrast between two guitars…
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The Missing Years
Trauma can erase years you’re still living through. The Missing Years is a personal essay on dissociation, grief, and getting…
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The Frequency of the Void
A reflection on synchronicity, long-term recovery, and purpose. Exploring the quiet search for the right frequency, selective connection, and creative…
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Inhale, Exhale, Repeat
Caught in the spiral of imposter syndrome and fatigue, a missed message on the chalkboard delivered the exact reminder needed:…
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Right Sized
I was driving to work today, minding my own business, and this guy almost hit me. I had to slam…
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The Princess of Peace
A father recalls his mother’s quiet strength and a birth that finally let him feel again — a personal essay…
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