An altar for language and longing. I write where shadows and ink intertwine, and truth tastes like smoke and honey.
I once met a figment of a man we shall call Mr. Smith. He was sleek. Smooth. All charm and chivalry, wrapped in steel. He let me touch him without hesitation… my fingertips gliding over his secrets, his safety, his silent promises. He made me breathless. Unbridled. Wet. I stood
Y hubo una dama muy bella, que un día se casó en una boda negra. Ella se vistió de blanco, pero su alma estaba teñida de negro. Los violines cantaban mientras ella lloraba, y le pedía a Dios, por favor, que no la casara. Pero Él no escuchó, y allí
You mistook my silence for yearning. My art is not an altar to your absence. I write of ghosts, yes… but none of them wear your name. The spell you claim I cast? It was a warding. A hex. You should be whispering those things to the one who waits
I am sorry, dad. I am sorry, dad, for not being the girl you wanted. I'm sorry for not being an athletic, fun-loving boy you flaunted. I'm sorry for being overly emotional, always filled with tears. I'm sorry for hoping you'd still
Oh, the Softness of Love... By Elaine Degro How it covers me like the favorite blanket a father keeps for his child. It covers the wounds still raw and poorly stitched together. It gushes through the darkest parts of my soul, leaving them unchanged—but open to go free. It
It had been a very long time since Amelia had wandered with grace. She woke in the morning, put on her boots, put on her favorite cozy sweater, wrapped it tightly around herself, and went outside into the world. The world was very cold and covered in snow, yet the
The "In Between" Written by Elaine Degro Disclaimer: This series reflects my personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as medical advice. Individual experiences with TMS and mental health treatments may vary. Session 3 was where I finally broke the wall and started to experience something much
The IMAX Screen Written by Elaine Degro Disclaimer: This series reflects my personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as medical advice. Individual experiences with TMS and mental health treatments may vary. I arrived at the session positive and upbeat. I had virtually no physical side effects from the
The Attic Written by Elaine Degro Disclaimer: This series reflects my personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as medical advice. Individual experiences with TMS and mental health treatments may vary. I started my TMS journey years ago. I had been researching it, circling it, almost choosing it, but