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Justice and Liberty for ALL

Growing up with the last name “Liberty” has been a rollercoaster. When I was first becoming aware of the world, and learning history, I felt patriotic to have such a last name. I was 2, almost 3, when 9/11 happened. Growing up as a white person in small, rural towns, I got to grow upContinue reading “Justice and Liberty for ALL”

Massacre

I have never known a world without a massacre being talked about every day. A new day, a new massacre. Many of which right here on US soil. Very few caused by foreign terrorism. A significant many caused by domestic terrorism. Domestic. Citizens of the country I live in. Citizens of my country. My countryContinue reading “Massacre”

Roe v. Wade

Recently, there was a document leaked stating that the US Supreme Court planned to overturn Roe v. Wade. This is a critical piece of legislation that has saved lives. To overturn Roe v. Wade is to overturn any possible future I may have that I want. I am 23 years old. The words I’ve beenContinue reading “Roe v. Wade”

The Pain of “Goodbye”

On this day four years ago, I said the hardest “goodbye” that I’ve ever had to say. It still hurts more than any other pain I’ve experienced, even now, four years later. This same month, just 10 days earlier, seven years ago, was the day I broke my arm in a horseback riding accident. ItContinue reading “The Pain of “Goodbye””

The Impact of an Invisible Disability

As I have stated in many other writings on this site, I was diagnosed with ADHD in January of 2021, shortly after my 22 birthday. I’m one of the lucky ones who was diagnosed so young. My mom was diagnosed in July of 2021 at 43. Many women with ADHD are diagnosed later in life,Continue reading “The Impact of an Invisible Disability”

Celebrating Wins, Big and Little

I had an epiphany while I was folding laundry this evening. No matter how big a win seemed to me, it was never enough for someone else. I’m cleaning my room and finally getting things put away from moving back in April. I have been working on this off and on since I moved in.Continue reading “Celebrating Wins, Big and Little”

Understanding My Brain

This will very a very common topic for me to write about as it is something that I am currently learning in depth about, both the science of it and how it has affected my life. For those of you who don’t know, I was diagnosed with Combined Type ADHD in January of 2021 atContinue reading “Understanding My Brain”

To the Graduating Class

Dear graduates, First of all, congratulations! This is a huge milestone in your life and I am so incredibly proud of you! I know the future may seem exciting, terrifying, confusing, and liberating all at the same time. Here’s the secret that you’ll learn about life–there is no secret. Nobody has it all together. IContinue reading “To the Graduating Class”

Brain Freeze

In January, I was diagnosed with ADHD. It’s now May. I’m not surprised at all to be diagnosed with ADHD. It’s also so incredibly validating to finally have the diagnoses. It’s also amazing to finally connect with people who’s brains work the same way mine does. Today I’ve been so overstimulated all day that myContinue reading “Brain Freeze”

Overwhelmed and Exhausted

There are so many things happening in the world right now that are overwhelming and exhausting. I honestly never thought that I would be living through a pandemic, a civil rights movement, and so many other things in my lifetime; let alone all at once. Living in the United States in these crazy times isContinue reading “Overwhelmed and Exhausted”