How to Survive in The Pacific NorthWest If You’re From New York
I've been living in Portland, Oregon since September and it was quite the culture shock. I've lived in New York City for entire life, 37 years. I was excited about a change but also scared. [...]
I Didn’t Want to Be a Woman
Becoming a woman was never easy for me. I was always a tomboy growing up and I never wanted to be a “girl.” I played with all the boys and I wore boy clothes. I [...]
Oy Gavolt I Miss New York
In the summer of 2017, I couldn't wait to leave New York. I'd lived there for 37 years and it weighed on me. I was a stunted teenager who was enabled emotionally by my parents [...]
Poetry Releases My Feelings
I write poems that don't rhyme. Like this one for example. This is not a poem. But I am anxious and completely out of my mind right now because I have too many things to [...]
I didn’t want to believe that I was depressed
When I came to Oregon, I was in denial about my depression, well somewhat. I had just moved to the Portland area and I was nervous. It was the first time that I'd been on [...]
Just Say Thank You; When People Don’t Appreciate Me It Pisses Me Off
When people don't appreciate me it pisses me off. I know this is a natural human reaction, but I probably feel it more intensely because I am an extremely giving person. When I develop friendships [...]