Carmen MarieMaintaining the Condemned Building [a story of (dis)ability]I finally found a clear point in my emotions today and a friend told me to write about it. Writing is the only thing that makes me feel…Mar 9, 2023Mar 9, 2023
Carmen MarieThere’s no way out, but through.There’s no way through but by looking in. There’s no way to look in and not feel some discomfort. So here we are.Jan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023
Carmen MarieBrain hacking is an ugly business.Let me start by saying that I’m a neurodivergent, people-pleasing over achiever at heart. If my body caught up with my mind and my hopes…Feb 11, 2022Feb 11, 2022
Carmen MarieA love that grows gardens…There are so many stories you hear about love growing up. Billions of narratives of acceptance, growing old, and tolerating.Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019
Carmen MarieHow my ancestors helped me find my identity.There are a lot of difficult treks in the Torah. Whether it is a journey up a mountain or across a desert, the liturgy of the Jewish people…Aug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
Carmen MarieTrial By FireWe are the biggest and strongest we will ever be when we are small.Jul 8, 2019Jul 8, 2019
Carmen MarieThe body is a temple…what does that even mean?This was a thought I was having earlier today when someone was talking about diet and alcohol — “The body is a temple.” What does that…Feb 8, 2019Feb 8, 2019