Kristin Young
Bio
Master's degree in Social Work, Licensed Social Worker in NJ. Collecting Books and Reading are my passions. Writing is my hobby. #RandomThoughts #Unedited #Unapologetic #Musings
Stories (5/0)
The Day My Life Changed
As I sat on the edge of the examination table waiting on the doctor to come into the room my mom tells me she is making my favorite tonight, beef stroganoff. I can’t tell whether she is making small talk because she is scared the doctor will give me bad news or if she is so certain there is nothing wrong with me that she is going about like it is a normal day. The walls are chock full of anatomical pictures of the skeletal system and muscle anatomy. Posters urging patients to “Wash your hands for at least 30 seconds” and “Cover your mouth when you cough”. But the one poster I cannot stop looking at and rereading is the one with the kitten hanging from a rope with the caption “Hang in there”. The image searing into my brain and message repeating in my mind. Hang in there is meant to inspire as the opposite, fall apart, is discouraging. Be strong not weak is the message being portrayed. To me it seemed like an instruction. So, I swallowed my fear, pushed back my emotions trying to leak out of my eyes, squared my shoulders, and lifted my chin a little higher as the doctor came into the room.
By Kristin Young2 years ago in Psyche
Ghost Island
Jonah found himself at the Branford Library on yet another Friday night. Two months ago, his mom moved him to Connecticut for a “fresh start” after the death of his dad. Jonah’s mom grew up in Branford. His grandparents still live here which Jonah’s mom thought would help with his transition to a new town. Tall and lanky with brown hair and mud green eyes obscured by thick, black-framed glasses, Jonah wasn’t exactly a ladies’ man. In fact, he had not made any friends in the whole two months he had been here. Jonah always struggled with not feeling seen by others but being in a new town he felt downright invisible and the only other one that might understand how he felt died 6 months ago. Jonah tried to push thoughts of his dad out of his head as he turned his attention back to the library shelves that held all the books on the history of Branford.
By Kristin Young2 years ago in Horror
Stop Asking Why I Don't Have Kids
We live in a society that doesn’t dare talk about or ask about someone’s mental health issues but has no problem asking a woman about her plans for parenthood. How is that your business? How is it anyone’s business outside of the individual and his/her/ their spouse? Truth is, it is not! However, our society still believes in the old-fashioned ideal that as an adult you get married and start a family. So when people get to a certain age the questions switch from “When are you going to have children?” to “Why didn’t you have children?” as if someone has something wildly wrong with them if they are 38 and childless. For some people the answer isn’t a simple one. Then they are faced with the dilemma of explaining the complicated version or just lie to end the conversation. For a long time, I would often go on to explain my long complication answer.
By Kristin Young3 years ago in Humans
The Wooden Keepsake Box
Brielle answered what seemed like 50th email of the day and it was only 10:20 on a Monday morning. She heard the vibration of her phone to her right as the screen lit up with an out of state number. This is the 3rd time this number called her in the last week. They’ve never left a message and she never answered when they called. She doesn't know anyone from out of state so why would she answer. Truthfully, it was probably just another bill collector. Getting back to her email she heard her phone ding alerted her that they left a voicemail this time. Curiosity got the better of her and she grabbed her phone to listen to it. She played the message and heard a deep male voice say "Hi this message is for Brielle Stevens, formerly known as Nicolette Morelli. My name is Ray Jacoby, Esq from Jacoby, Meyer, and Rosenberg Law Firm in New York City. Please return my call at your earliest convenience. I am calling regarding the last will and testament of your grandfather, Nino Morelli. You can reach me at this number directly. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon". All at once the color drained from her face and her heart hammered inside her chest making Brielle look pale under the UV lights in her office.
By Kristin Young3 years ago in Criminal
Why is Female Masturbation such a Taboo Topic?
Masturbation is a widely accepted notion for men. Men openly talk and even joke about “jerking off”. Men have needs and when the “need” rears its’ head while he is alone it is totally acceptable for him to “choke the chicken”. But why is it so different for women? Why is there so much shame and stigma attached to female masturbation? Do women not have the same needs? Isn’t sex meant to be pleasurable for both men and women? Did you know a clitoris has over 8,000 nerve endings in the tip alone? (Which by the way is double the number of nerves in a penis)
By Kristin Young3 years ago in Filthy
