I’m always down to talk about journalism, but I think people assume a lot about folks who’ve had staff jobs.

My previous job, despite what it allowed me to cover/access as a young writer, caused emotional and mental trauma that has taken me pretty much all year to understand.

My true healing process is just beginning,despite being out of the newsroom for a year. The terms I had to come to before leaving are not the same terms I’ve come to today.

Much like a career in journalism itself,healing is non-linear and it is a fucking marathon—not a sprint.

Please respect that as part of the truth you may not want to hear when asking folks about their “path.”