The stories we tell matter.
Someone on Facebook recently tried to argue that “Boomer” and “Baby Boomer” are two different things. Here’s the thing. Words have meaning. That meaning is shared, flexible, and changeable over time. From a sociolinguistic perspective, however, it is important to… Read more“OK Boomer” : Why Language Matters in the Fight for Social Justice
Walking Past Midnight It’s 12:30amAndAfter a long daySittingAnd sittingIn front of my laptopI need toMoveMyBodyBefore I can sleep. So I do the unthinkableFor a white assigned female bodyGrab my walletPut on my sandalsAnd go for a walk. It might seem… Read moreWalking Past Midnight
There is a common, popular narrative in mental health. That mental illness is caused by faulty brain chemicals. People with depression have brains that cannot produce enough serotonin. Those with ADHD lack dopamine. This narrative attempts to reduce cultural stigma… Read moreYour brain isn’t broken: Mental health in late capitalism