As a born perfectionist, poetry was especially healing because there is no “right way” to do it. You don’t have to rhyme or follow the rules of grammar, you just need words.

I grew up in a house where the tv was on 24/7, but it didn’t seem like my parents were really getting anything out of it – it was just on with the same constant rotation…

Every person needs and expects robust public health; we as a community can achieve that if we continue to show up for each other.

Our biological clocks are complex and unique to us, as is our relationships to our bodies, so finding our natural rhythm involves some problem solving.

She has a strong connection to our community - you can find her crafting it up with the kiddos at the Cool Kids Club at the Community Table or moonlighting as her alter-ego, Neverbee…

My resignation letter is attached, and I hope you’ll take a moment to read it. I realize it may have ruffled some feathers—and that’s okay. I’m not one to shy away from difficult conversations, and I’m not interested in wasting anyone’s time. If I didn’t believe every part of it needed saying, I wouldn’t have written it.

I spent the first decade of my career "well-masked." That means I learned to hide my autistic traits, suppressing behaviors and reactions that felt natural to me but might seem "off" to others.

Trying to balance work while navigating mental health challenges or substance use recovery is like walking a tightrope in a windstorm - every step takes immense focus, and without the right support, a single misstep can feel catastrophic. Now, imagine if your workplace…

Here in Eau Claire and the surrounding areas, we already see incredible examples of neighbors coming together—whether it’s through community gardens, neighborhood clean-ups, or mutual aid efforts. But what if we had more tools and support to make these efforts even more effective?

It’s so important that we disengage with a culture that literally objectifies and devalues us to death. The time is now…