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

  • December

    December feels like faries fluttering inside my chest. The entire month is glows, and it’s quiet. This is comforting.

  • November

    November is my favorite because it invites reflection, not regret. Gratitude is good for mental health, too.

  • August

    August is my favorite because of its golden light. It is the kind that makes everything it touches feel important.

  • June

    June fulfills this gentle promise that life can feel warm again.

  • May

    May is my favorite because the warm weather inspires my hope grows faster than the flowers at that time.

  • March

    March reminds me that nothing stays frozen forever, not even my heart.

  • February

    February is my favorite because it feels like a pause. It feels like a moment to notice tiny joys.

  • January

    I love January because it’s quiet enough for me to hear myself think.

  • December

    December is my favorite because it’s nostalgic in a way that doesn’t hurt. It feels like gathering every version of myself into one room.

  • November

    November gives me permission to slow down. It feels like deep breaths and warm rooms.