So glad to be here and read your work! Thank you for sharing your story a bit and being a voice for others who have experienced abuse. Giving it a name is the beginning of healing for some people who may not know that is what they’re experiencing in their lives/relationships. Also, I love, love, loved your TT post on your thesis and can’t wait to read more!! Happy Pride!!!

I think. That the heart shaped potato chip. Is like a metaphor for being lead to the little loves and joys within the bullshit [in my heart]!! I went through a few ghastly abusive relationships myself and, totally feel what you said about wanting to be a voice for myself, not a voice for other people. It's difficult as shit but, empowering to know that my content reaches people that have been through similar circumstances. It's like, I didn't want this power necessarily, I just wanted to right for me, but all these people showed up to support me anyway! And I love that you've been able to experience this too :)