I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Less Alone

    My mission is to leave people less alone than I found them.

  • Good

    My mission is to do as good of things as I can for others who deserve it. Not violent criminals. But most other people besides that.

  • American

    Fuck a very long life, I would rather die tomorrow than witness the rest of this dystopian play ground happen in my own country.

  • Selves

    A long life makes me think about how many selves I might become.

  • Independence

    Longevity feels less appealing if I lose independence.

  • Fear

    I would like to live a long life, but it would be very sad to see my friends die. This sadness prevents me from wanting to live a very long…

  • Control

    I feel drawn to a long life if my body stays reliable. I can control this with exercise and healthy eating habits. Exercises I can do include yoga and walking.

  • Ripple

    Living longer could allow contributions to ripple across time.

  • Letting Go

    A very long life might require letting go of many versions of self.

  • Connection

    Longevity appeals when paired with connection rather than isolation.