I have a condition called Adenomyosis. I was diagnosed 4 years ago. I have progressively made my life’s purpose around advocating for women’s health by spreading awareness, sharing stories, and creating content focused on the myriad of health discrepancies women face. …

Gotham Writers Write-In — 3/18/22 — Note: Non-fiction story with some slight details changed. Sometimes the dog goes outside and barks at every passing car, person, other dogs, animal, or even the wind. Sometimes he goes to the window and stares. And Sometimes, the dog just comes into the living room and lies down. Which is…

Gotham Writers Write-In — 3/18/22 — Note: Non-fiction story below. “Merwernwornowermeommeow”. “…what?” “It’s the cat, I’m talking to the cat.” “Mom, we are in the hospital. The cat isn’t here.” Her mom looks around the room but doesn’t seem to grasp where she is. The daughter knows that there are two cats in her mom’s life…

An innocent comment with deep implications needed a reality check — This morning, a few of my mom’s friends paid her a visit. These women are lovely people, and I feel fortunate that they care for my mom the way they do. …

Gotham Writers Write-In — 3/11/22 — “Ms. Ferris, your experience is impressive and your references all gave you the highest accolades. The team loves you and hopes that you will join us for a trial run.” “A trial run? I’m confused, I thought this was for a full-time position?” “Well, yes, eventually. We always do a…

Gotham Writers Write-In — 1/14/22 — I used the entirety of this particular write-in to write a continuing story with the two prompts. The first part of this story and its prompt are here. “Oh but doctor, it can’t be so bad,” Ms. Williams bellowed out with her charismatic charm. “Even if it is so bad…

Gotham Writers Write-In — 1/14/22 — This is part 1 of 2 of a story created in this particular write-in. I used both prompts to make a continuous story. Part 2 and its prompt are here. That can’t be right. Not for this patient. This patient that embodies and personifies the term “patient” after all. …

Gotham Writers Write-In — 12/17/2021 Author’s note: Typically in the Gotham Writers Write-In, I write fiction. This story is a change-up to that and was a culmination of how I have been feeling since my mom’s stroke. …

I live in Virginia, which is not the Deep South but also not not the south. “Y’all,” “Bless your heart,” and my personal favorite, “Triflin’,” are all part of regular vernacular. Unfortunately, demeaning language toward women is also part of everyday vernacular in the not not south. I die a…