How to Say Yes

by Jessica Brookman in ,


​It was all quiet blue light. It seeped  through the slit of my eyelids. the birds were silent. My panties bound my ankles. 

This is a story about yes.

(*Warning: This article contains some sexual imagery and references to rape culture. Do not read if you are easily triggered by these topics.)​

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How to Break Your Own Heart

by Jessica Brookman in


A few weeks ago, friend of mine posed these questions:

​Why do we (a certain breed of lady) do the "non-boyfriends" and the inevitable drama, despite our quite loud protests? Because we're subconsciously petrified of being bored? Because we believe that love might only be love if there's some major sacrifice, or trials to bear? Why do we end up with man-children that need so much maneuvering?
Here is my answer...
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How to Be Civil.

by Jessica Brookman in


​We've been here before. Let's not be dicks. 

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