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

  • Nostalgia

    My favorite place is the used record store that smells like dust and nostalgia.

  • Pier

    I love the pier—windy, loud, messy, perfect.

  • Growth

    The greenhouse downtown makes me feel like the world is still growing.

  • Empty

    My favorite place is the random bench behind city hall where no one ever sits.

  • Neon Lights

    I go to the diner that’s open 24/7. Something about neon lights at 2 a.m. feels dramatic and sexy.

  • Gateway

    My favorite spot is the community college courtyard. Students laughing keeps me hopeful.

  • Stars

    The science museum’s planetarium—I love basking in the fact that the stars are wiser than humans.

  • Cinematic

    I always end up by the river at sunset because twilight makes the city feel cinematic.

  • Comfort

    My favorite place is the bookstore with the crooked stairs. It feels haunted in a comforting way.

  • Peace

    The botanical conservatory is my escape. A conglomeration of humidity, plants, and peace in one place.