A place for stories about chronic illness, disability, mental health, and neurodivergence.
anxiety
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By Melinda CoppolaMy hands are cupped, quivering, I deliver this gem to your inbox— an invitation
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By Allison Stalberg Siebens“I certainly can be guilty of black-and-white thinking at times, which is a common neurodivergent trait: something is ultimately right or wrong. Writing is a way to help me question that and find the gray in-between.”
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By Allison Stalberg SiebensWhile Bangladeshi teen Zahra Khan’s plans for financial security this summer involve working long hours at Chai Ho and saving up for college writing courses, Amma is convinced that all Zahra needs is a “good match,” Jane Austen-style. We spoke with author Priyanka Taslim about her debut novel, The Love Match.
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By Sarah SteinbacherIn her poem, Sarah Steinbacher writes about medical gaslighting, invisible disabilities, and the link between mental and physical health.
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By Heather Ann PulidoIn her follow up poem for Knee Brace Press, Heather Ann Pulido writes about finding community with people who love and support her, anxiety and all.
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By Kerri CurtisNumb, by Kerri Curtis, refers to feeling of wanting to be numb after having too much outside stimulation and everything feels like it’s too loud, too bright, too much. Mix in anxiety, which can be equally tiring, and this piece is the safe cocoon to hide away in.
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By Heather Ann Pulido
In her first poem for Knee Brace Press, Heather Ann Pulido writes about relationships, anxiety, and endings.
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By Allison Stalberg Siebens“Sometimes books help us escape to fun places – like summer camp! – but sometimes, we also like to feel seen. I wanted to write a book that did both.”
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By Allison Stalberg SiebensWe spoke with debut novelist Quinton Li about their novel Tell Me How It Ends, writing a series, and their queer and neurodiverse cast of characters.