“I’m trying to relax.” “This can be a chill trip.” “It’s only one night.” When I heard myself say these words last weekend, an alarm sounded in the back of my mind. I tried to ignore it. After all, it was only one night. We would leave Saturday morning to visit out-of-town relatives and return […]
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ADHD awareness helped me heal — and gave me my brother back
About the author: Michelle Diaz-Nanasca wrote theater and movie reviews for local newspapers while in high school. She majored in Literatures of the World at the University of California, San Diego. Since college, she has worked as an academic tutor and as a church secretary. Michelle is currently working on a children’s novel. Besides writing, […]
Keep your foot out of your mouth at Christmas dinner
I’ve recently taken up knitting again, and not because I’m a naturally crafty person. Knitting helps me keep my mouth shut. With three family Christmas dinners coming up, the timing is right. My heart sinks every time I describe myself as quiet to a new (or new-ish) friend and she responds with, “what? You?” I can’t […]