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Rogue Activism, Tiny Victories

The world feels bleak, and I’m just one person with a body-battery that doesn’t even operate at full-strength, but all light is precious in the…

Jun 16 •

Fall Risk Redux

"I don't want you to see me fall," I said. "I want you to think I'm cool."

Jun 6 •

Time-Traveling Trauma

My mom was not the only one who put her hands on me unkindly when I was growing up, but she was certainly the person who did it the most.

May 5 •

The Richest Duck in the World

We're coming up on the two-year anniversary of Cattywampus paid subscriptions!

Apr 25 •

I Will Be Mistress of Myself!

Hey, here's two essays for you.

Mar 29 •

I don't deserve your generosity, but I want to tell you that I know, in my deep and true heart, that it is generosity. And I'm grateful for it.

Mar 16 •

An Oak of Righteousness

My grandpa died today.

Mar 6 •

Agency Inside the Anger

Being inexhaustible was probably a genetic fluke, at best, and a trauma coping mechanism, at worst—right?

Feb 19 •

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animal!

I'll see you in 2025!

Dec 21, 2024 •

Any Dream Will Do

I turned 46 entire years old this week!

Dec 11, 2024 •

I’m pretty good at managing my POTS after four years, but sometimes it still gets me.

Nov 18, 2024 •

As Much Sweetness As I Can Decently Manage

I am so good at feeling guilty.

Oct 10, 2024 •

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