Before I dive into the deep end of this next (one-sided-unless-you-comment) conversation, let me thank y'all for your support. Several of you helped me during a scary, unexpected financial situation. I appreciate you. I'm grateful when you read my words, whether you respond with buying a coffee or not. But when you buy enough to help me pay bills, I just wanna shout from the rooftops:THANK YOU SO MUCH.Thank you for following me.For reading.For responding. For... more

Facebook memories reminded me that April 28, 2020 was my last day of working for Pre-scholar Enrichment. I enjoyed that job. It was meaningful. And good pay. I'd still be there if not for Covid. I can't return to that job because I was replaced. I collected unemployment until it ran out in December. I'm surviving because a friend helps out when possible, I have this blog, I sell stuff, and the girls and I live with my parents. Many others have it worse. My... more

Dear Friends,I'm trying. I'm trying to get back on the blogging track. I'm trying...more than it seems. Hmmm… That's a bit harsh. Maybe those words are more for me than you. Because I'm frustrated, even angry, with myself.I haven't honored my word. I haven't kept to my schedule. I haven't written much of anything since the day I said I would be more consistent. Maybe you don't care--not that you're... more

I am sad.Sad I am.Wait.Stop.Seriously, Erica...you are not Dr. Suess. Walk another path, Girl.(Pause for thought.) 《New direction》Ready on the set?"I'm sad," take 2.... Action.I'm sad. Been sitting with that emotion for over a week now. I know. I know. Depression and anxiety are parts of my life. So, is it any surprise I feel sad? No. Is it necessary to discuss it on this platform...again? Yes.Yup, it's necessary. Mostly because it's been rendering me... more