Nonfiction
Memoir | Interlude | Part V of VI | Business Travel Journals
After the explosion in the mailroom left me with minor injuries, I saw an unexpected opportunity to escape my role as a mail clerk. With boldness and a touch of mischief, I inquired about a reassignment—one that would take me far beyond the confines of the mailroom in the dungeon at the Department.
By Mia Z. Edwardsabout a year ago in Chapters
Memoir | The Mysterious Government Official | Part IV of VI
The incident of the sack detonating on me in the mailroom quickly made waves across the U.S. Department of Prominence, taking center stage on CNN and various local news outlets in the Washington, D.C. region.
By Mia Z. Edwardsabout a year ago in Chapters
Love After Liberation : A Journey of Trust, Wholeness & Second Chances
The first date after heartbreak feels like stepping onto a stage you never rehearsed for. The hum of nerves is louder than the music in the café. The sound of your own laughter feels foreign - too cautious, too careful, too rehearsed. And when silence falls across the table? You hear everything: your heartbeat, your doubt, the ghost of a voice whispering, What if this ends the same way?
By Yvey Essenabout a year ago in Chapters
Love After Liberation: A Journey of Trust, Wholeness & Second Chances
The room is quiet, but my heart is not. It beats with the memory of old wounds and the faint echo of laughter that once filled my days. In the stillness, I hear it - a whisper, soft as a prayer: Could I love again?
By Yvey Essenabout a year ago in Chapters
How You Can Become a Better Writer
We all understand the power of words. We know, instinctively, that the sentences we construct are more than just a means to convey information; they are the vessels for our deepest thoughts, our most heartfelt aspirations, and the hard-won wisdom we gather over a lifetime. The individual who commits their perspective to the page embarks upon a profound act of vulnerability and courage. They invite the world into the sacred space of their own reflection. This act, however, often carries with it a significant burden: the relentless pursuit of improvement, the persistent yearning to articulate the internal world with precision and grace. As a writer myself, I see this endeavor not as a simple craft, but as a deeply personal journey of writing maturation. Improving one's capacity for expression is synonymous with improving one's self-awareness. It demands a rigorous self-examination that few professional paths require. The path forward is less about mastering a set of arbitrary rules and far more about cultivating a specific, resilient mindset. Embracing the Imperfection of the First Draft
By Ria Bassettabout a year ago in Chapters
Memoir | Caught in a Sack Explosion | Part IV of VI. Content Warning.
When I was demoted and reassigned to the mailroom at the U.S. Department of Prominence for standing up to my tyrant boss, I found myself grateful to still have a job, acknowledged the significance of setting aside my pride about holding a high-status position, and appreciated the worth of all roles in the workplace.
By Mia Z. Edwardsabout a year ago in Chapters
