It Was (Likely) ADHD All Along: My Lightbulb Moment at 34
I was incredibly organized, but not motivated because I was emotionally and mentally exhausted from managing others’ emotions and environment.
How I Joined and Left the $100 Club on Medium
I’m going to talk about the two most successful stories I have on the platform to date, what contributed to my drop in royalties, and what my next plan of action is.
Leadership Skills I Learned From the Attractions Industry
The best job… ever! The attractions industry is unlike any other. It’s exciting, innovative, and full of uniquely-driven people that truly want to make magic…
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Why I Broke All the Rules For Self-Publishing My First Book
I published a book in 2019. It's a memoir. Everything about it screams "cheaply self-published!" and I'm 100% fine with it.
What Five Years in L.A. Have Taught Me
Things I couldn't have learned anywhere else.
I Conquer My Fear of Abandonment by Confronting Ghosters
Being ghosted is something you can conquer. I share two stories about ghosting and what I did when it happened.
Stuff No One Tells You About Dying Pets: Guilt and Relief
Your pet will always depend on you, fully, and that’s honestly a source of the joy they bring to our lives. Someone who always needs you feels so good to care for. We never stop parenting them; they never leave the nest. Despite their aging and intelligence, dogs, in particular, develop about the same mental capacity as a four-year-old. They truly are always children.
How Heartbreak Helped Me Recognize and Process My Internalized Biphobia
I first had an inkling I wasn’t straight when I was 11 or 12. I was fascinated with certain actresses in a different way than…
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I Fell Asleep on a Porn Set and It Taught Me a Big Lesson About Consent
Unlike most casting operations, they did actually make good on their word, and within two days reached out and confirmed a booking with me. The call sheet included wardrobe instructions: no patterns, no shorts, sleeves at least ¾ length… and the address of a cheap hotel in North Hollywood.
For Valentine’s Day, I Found Out I Might Have a Stalker
He didn't touch me. He didn't argue when I cut him off. He stopped when I told him to and left me alone. But he…
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