A Message of Encouragement to Myself

Hi, I just wanted to start by saying that what you went through was not your fault. What he did was despicable, and reflects poorly on him and not you. You were an innocent child. I want you to know that what happened to you doesn’t make you damaged or broken. You are a survivor.Continue reading “A Message of Encouragement to Myself”

I Wrote Another Poem

Almost Home As I close my eyes and try to drift off to sleep I hear the hum of the engine and the whoosh of the road under the tires. I feel you take my hand and kiss my knuckles, whispering “we’ll be home soon.” I feel the steady tremble of the car as itContinue reading “I Wrote Another Poem”

Good Omens Inspires

Good Omens has served as an inspiration to many people since its 2019 premier on Amazon Prime. The show has sparked the creativity of artists, writers, cosplayers, prop makers, and dozens more creative people too numerous to list. It is the writers of Good Omens fan works in particular who have captivated me the mostContinue reading “Good Omens Inspires”

On the Subject of Fatherhood: A Good Omens Gift

As I write this, it is 8:56 am, and I figure now is as good a time as any to finally put to words what I’ve been thinking over the past year. I have written about the trauma I sustained due to child abuse I experienced and because of this trauma, I have struggled forContinue reading “On the Subject of Fatherhood: A Good Omens Gift”

To the World: Flashes of Love in Good Omens

It’s no secret that Good Omens is a novel based on love, adapted into a television series built on love, and inspired a fandom full of love. Love is the driving force that propels the story forward. There are countless examples from Aziraphale and Crowley’s love for each other, to Adam’s love for Tadfield, toContinue reading “To the World: Flashes of Love in Good Omens”

How Entertainment Can Heal

I originally posted this to twitter, and Neil Gaiman himself was gracious enough to respond. At the time I wrote this nearly exactly a year ago on September 26, 2019, I was going through a time of great emotional turmoil and upheaval. I was struggling to manage my depression and anxiety, and I was consumedContinue reading “How Entertainment Can Heal”