by Tianna G. Hansen I was always told to not go ‘cold turkey’ by each psychiatrist, each therapist. By my sister, studying to be a nurse. My mother, vigilant and worried as ever. My husband, cautioning me to do it right. Before I get too far, let me make one thing clear: I do not recommend anyone go cold turkey Read More
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Medicate
by Normand Lepine Sometimes I lie awake at night and I ask, “Where have I gone wrong?” Then a voice says to me, “This is going to take more than one night.” – Charlie Brown, Peanuts (Charles M. Schulz) I was a young bull running with my herd when I hurt my shoulder. They gave me something strong for the pain. Read More
Learning to Drive
by Amy Alexander In my Southern town, there were, the people claimed, certain surface streets that could kill you. Stay away from the streets named after Greek gods. Stay away from the zip code that ended in 08. These streets festered, filled with bad guys that live in shadows, even at noon, and dirty needles that could jump up and Read More