25
Apr
Posts by Ellise
18
Apr
Last night, on April 16 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, I facilitated a WRITETOGETHER workshop for "Writers Collective of Canada.
I had just spent an 8 hour day at work where my pain throbbed...
18
Mar
I did not mean for this post to be so fucking dark, but it's what I wrote about in today's workshop and the picture is cool, so yes. Enjoy.
"How to open up our minds...
02
Mar
Finally! My first publication of the year and it's about my shitty heart-broken life. Is this what they call tragic-comedy?
You can read the piece at Unspoken Words Magazine here:Â
Some highlights:
I knew he would in fact,...
17
Feb
"this one, you did not miss
and it made me trust you for years after,
the kind of trust that blinds,
that distorts,
denies all else."
Read more at: https://bipolarandmotherhood.ca/2026/02/17/it-only-has-to-happen-once/
07
Jan
https://bipolarandmotherhood.ca/2026/01/07/unkept/
On gender and friendships, but ultimately about loneliness, which seems to be an ongoing theme in my blog.
29
Nov
November 29: Four Walls & a semi-critique of Vance’s Appalachia – Bipolar and Motherhood
A personal exploration of poverty, class mobility, Appalachia’s decline, and the political myths shaped by JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy and modern...
24
Nov
https://bipolarandmotherhood.ca/2025/11/23/on-writing-time-and-legacy/
10
Nov
Exploring addiction through Buddhist philosophy—the realm of hungry ghosts, craving, and the search for peace in sobriety and creative healing.
09
Nov
This piece is a reflection on the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal well-being, particularly when faced with a demanding job. Through personal anecdotes, they recount the stress and eventual realization of needing to prioritize their mental health over work demands, leading to a pivotal moment of change.