A place for stories about chronic illness, disability, mental health, and neurodivergence.
mental health
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By Allison Stalberg SiebensWe spoke with Matthew Arnold Stern, author of The Remainders, about mental health, masculinity, and his future plans for his writing.
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By Jess Barselow“I resent being 34 with no sense of self/beyond the trail of burned bridges,/broken trust,/and unfinished dreams.”
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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 AM Rodriguez“I lose sight of my body/And I fear not recognizing/The girl looking back at me/Inside the cheap mirror in my room.”
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By Jess Barselow
“I thought the pills would help/Ignore it/I see no reason/to pretend I am okay.” Poet Jess Barselow writes about masking and the tediousness of small talk.
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By Allison Stalberg SiebensWe spoke with author R. Ramey Guerrero about Dust of a Moth’s Wing, bipolar disorder and PTSD representation, and the process of writing a multi-book series.
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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 author Diya Abdo about her book American Refuge, the impact of resettlement on the mind and body, and how to write a story with compassion and empathy.