Friends Archives - Jeanine Staples

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Right Now Someone Is Trying To Kill You. Try Not To Interrupt.

04.06.16

I talk about killing and dying a lot. I realize my preoccupation seems dramatic to some and ominous to others. I’m Ok with that. The criticism doesn’t stop my preoccupation. I understand, from personal and professional experience, how important it is to get to know scary thoughts and feelings very well (and put them lovingly […]

My terror in Ten Years (Regarding What Terrified Me in Life and Love)

01.20.16

I used to think my backstory was boring. I used to think it could only result in relentless mocking because my upbringing was pretty idyllic. I lived very happily as a child. I’ve never been poor, homeless, or hungry. I don’t remember ever not getting something I asked for. As a matter of fact, I […]