To those who know me well, it's no secret that I keep--or as this piece will soon tell you, kept--a score of possessions from my childhood. As an adult, I still have a tendency to save and hold onto just about anything, impractical or otherwise. I've tried my best to find a reason as to … Continue reading Letting Go
Category: nonfiction
Goodbye, Brandita
Aside from a few mentions on social media, I've held off on writing about you. Your suicide still seems unreal to me, and yet, also expected. Since our rekindled friendship in 2003, I can recall a few situations where you expressed wanting to die. Granted, those sentiments were much more abundant during the later years … Continue reading Goodbye, Brandita
