Essays
Nothing exists in isolation. These essays connect the political to the personal, exploring love and identity against the backdrop of late-stage capitalism.
Now That I Grow a Beard
On What It Is to Grow Up
What does it mean to grow up when the past feels louder than the future? A meditation on aging, shame, and self-perception.
A Fin Breaching
On Second, Third, & Fourth Chances
A journey through addiction, heartbreak, and self-blame toward the startling possibility that wonder might return.
Content warning: themes of sexual assault.
Joy is an Art to be Practiced
On Cultivating a More Generous Perspective
Joy is complex. To experience it fully, we must move away from narrow ideas of success and productivity and toward curiosity, shared moments, and a deeper way of seeing.
A Different Kind of Wanting
On the Desire of Desire
An exploration of how scarcity, shame, and culture shape longing itself—and how we can turn desire away from achievement and validation toward genuine connection and care.