Do Not Abandon Yourself

Essays about the arduous task of staying true to oneself in the face of, or because of, trauma, hurt, and heartbreak.

By April Leavenworth

· Launched 2 years ago

Please Mistake My Kindness for Kindness

“Maybe you should be a little meaner to these men,” my friend responds as I tell her about a guy who ghosted me, reappeared with seeming remorse, then…

Jun 8•April Leavenworth

Being Adopted Fucking Sucks

an opinion piece

May 20•April Leavenworth

Knowing the Right Time to Share Your Trauma

it’s (probably) not in the back of a Lyft

May 14•April Leavenworth

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My Birth Mother Faked My Death

Jan 23, 2025•April Leavenworth

The Teacher Who Dipped His Hands In My Wounds

Jan 18•April Leavenworth

The Dog Who Brought Me The Light

Mar 14, 2025•April Leavenworth

Going Home for the Dog

Feb 13, 2025•April Leavenworth

Is This What Safety Feels Like?

Feb 25, 2025•April Leavenworth

Unlearning Hyper-Independence

Apr 21, 2025•April Leavenworth

You Will Feel Worse Before You Feel Better

embrace your cocoon phase

Feb 19•April Leavenworth