PIPER SMALL IS A BLOGGER/WRITER BASED IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.

SHE IS MOST INTERESTED IN TOPICS RELATED TO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE IN MODERN LIFE, FAMILY, COMMUNITY, NATURE, SPIRITUAL PRACTICES, DEPRESSION AND PTSD.

SHE TRIES TO DO ALL THIS WITH AS MUCH HUMOR AS POSSIBLE. 

Better

I had an appointment w/ the internal PT person I’ve seen on and off for years. It was very helpful.

I also had an appointment with Kay and it was also extremely helpful.

I’m exhausted however. We leave tomorrow for a short trip and wish I could stay home.

I spoke w/ Kay about some of my concerns regarding this whole hearing process and how it’s gone down. I feel uneasy about what’s happening to Kavanaugh. This was like a trial, and it absolutely wasn’t.

Kay said there are many, many situations right now where men and women have a sexual encounter and after the encounter, women will regret it. It was consensual, but they will claim they were raped. Kay said this is happening a lot.

I find all of this incredibly chilling.

I’m not sure where it’s all leading either.

I was deeply moved to hear someone speak on national television about being assaulted and especially, the lingering effects to her daily life.

I’ve realized it’s really tough to not be able to talk about these things. Kay said that you want to minimize who you focus on and feel safe talking to. Let that be your reality instead of all the people you can’t talk to.

I’m going to do some brainless stuff then go to bed. So tired.

Flew the Coop

18 Week 39