Practical traction after a hard hit—field notes and tools for rebuilding without performative positivity
Hey there, Standing on the Ledge, how are we all this morning? I was not sure at first whether this belonged here or over at Unplugged Pagan, but the more I sat with it, the more I realized this is a Standing on the Ledge post. Because this is not just about an airplane. It … Continue reading Make it Fly: The Avro Arrow, The Canadian Dream, and Why it still Matters
Snakes Don’t Have Armpits Good morning, Standing on the Ledge. This is a random test post, because every now and then a little nonsense is not only welcome, it is downright medicinal. The world is heavy enough. Sometimes the most sensible thing you can do is let the brain run loose in mismatched socks and … Continue reading A Pickle by Any Other Name
Hey there, Ledge Walkers. How are y’all doing today? I’m not going to fake sunshine on this one. Today was a blah day. One of those off-kilter, low-grade miserable days where nothing feels sharp, nothing feels bright, and even the parts of life that normally carry you along just feel heavy. I got pushed into … Continue reading Spring Came in Sideways
Disclaimer: This post is offered as personal reflection and general educational content only. It is not medical advice, not mental health advice, and not a substitute for professional care. Sleep problems, late-night patterns, and attention-related struggles can have many different causes. If any of this is seriously affecting your health, safety, work, or day-to-day functioning, … Continue reading When You Were Always a Night Person to Begin With
If you are in danger or feel unsafe, contact local emergency services or a crisis resource in your area right away. This post is reflective and educational in nature and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or legal advice. Hello there, standing on the ledge. How are y’all today? Well, I’m gonna be honest, … Continue reading I’m Not Lost on the Material. I’m Lost in the Structure
Hey there, Standing on the Ledge. How are y’all doing today? It has been a week. I missed a milestone for the website. Medical issues kind of threw everything into chaos, and I lost two days to that. Two days may not sound like much on paper, but when life is already packed tight, losing … Continue reading A Rough Week Is Not the Same Thing as a Failed One
Disclaimer: This post reflects personal experience and personal reflection. It is shared for educational and reflective purposes only and is not medical, psychological, or grief counselling advice. Memory changes, trauma responses, and symptoms following head injuries can have many causes. If you are struggling with memory loss, unresolved grief, emotional distress, or possible concussion-related issues, … Continue reading When the Soundtrack goes Missing
Well, dear SOTL, here we are — sitting in Emerg.It looks like I may be having a reaction to the new medications, though nothing is confirmed yet. For now, we wait, we breathe, and we see what the doctors say.I will keep you all updated.Godspeed.
Some days do not fall apart all at once. They come apart one inconvenience, one phone call, one missing pill bottle, and one unwanted surprise at a time. Hey there, standing on the ledge. How are y’all doing today? Today is one of those setback days. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Crap happens. The … Continue reading When the Small Stuff Piles Up Until It Isn’t Small
Not Every Win Is Loud Hey there, Standing on the Ledge. Late day post for me, and my apologies for that. It has been one heck of a day. Just go, go, go, go, go from the minute it started. And tomorrow morning, I am off to the doctor. Lots of fun, right? That said, … Continue reading Quiet progress is still progress
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