When I was looking at other people’s poetry book covers, I noticed I really liked the ones that had simple, abstract, and textured backgrounds. This is the kind of art that…
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Patreon Bonus Content: The Story Behind My Poetry Book on Abuse & Recovery
Between 2009 and 2013, I wrote dozens of poems that would later become part of a book on abuse and trauma recovery…
Yopp Submissions Are Now Open!
Are you interested in seeing your writing published on Yopp? You are in luck! Yopp is officially open to submissions for guest posts, once again.
The Story of Yopp the Social Justice Blog and How You Can Be Part of It
Welcome to Yopp the social justice blog! Let me tell you a little bit about what we do here and how you can get involved.
How 100,000 Poets Are Fostering Peace, Justice & Sustainability
Today’s guest post by Jamie Dedes is about a world-wide social justice initiative that’s been brought about by thousands of poets all over the world, combining the strengths of activism with poetry to enact change.
Interview on The Poet by Day: Activism and Chronic Illness
Enjoy this interview I did with Jamie Dedes on the topics of activism and chronic illness.
Become a Patron for Yopp, the Social Justice Blog!
Yopp finally has a Patreon! You can now show your support for this blog directly: just become a patron and give monthly contributions, rewards starting at just $1!
Wealth with Virtue: All That You Wish to Win
Today’s guest post is part two of Violet Carson’s “Wealth with Virtue” series about the process of converting capitalism into business practices that fit their identity, life structure, and ethics.
Announcement: Call for Submissions!
Want to have your writing published on this blog? Yopp! Is now accepting pitches and submissions for publication! You may have noticed that my publication rate has decreased somewhat in the last six months, which is due to a combination of physical and mental health issues. Writing has been disproportionately affected by these issues and it’s clear I need to take a break from forcing myself to make that happen so that I can be …Read More
Windows: Snippets from a Mind Struggling with PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression
I spent more than a year searching for the reason that despite multiple skilled therapists and a wonderful social support system, I was still struggling with PTSD to the point that it was debilitating. I wrote this piece prior to my diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder, but now it reads like a textbook list of the symptoms.