Julie MartinThe Yellow Brick Road: My Childhood, Depression, & Finally Finding MyselfWhen I was a kid I was obsessed with The Wizard of Oz. Throughout my life my parents (AKA: my mom and stepdad) recounted tales of me…Jun 27, 2021Jun 27, 2021
Julie MartinThoughts After a Ketamine Infusion: Mental Health and Cultural ConfusionDepression confuses people. Any mental health issue, at least in my experience, tends to confound even the most understanding and…Jun 20, 2021Jun 20, 2021
Julie MartinI’ve Had Four Ketamine Infusions for Treatment Resistant DepressionThere was something about his eyes, the way he sat in the chair, his unyielding posture fortified from confidence, intelligence, and…Jun 6, 2021Jun 6, 2021
Julie MartinQuarantine Lessons: My Purpose Is Not Solely Tied To WorkThis past weekend a friend checked in with me via text. I told her, among various musings about bits and pieces of my life while…Apr 29, 2020Apr 29, 2020
Julie MartinPPE: The Relationship Between Capitalism, COVID-19, & …A few days ago Jeff arrived home from work and said, “Someone at work asked me if you sewed.”Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
Julie MartinMaybe This is My Unpopular OpinionIn the last few days more and more lists are showing up on Facebook, some have titles, some don’t. People get bored so they list ten…Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
Julie MartinCOVID-19: My (Possible?) StorySince becoming sick with what could be COVID-19 (to be clear, I have no diagnosis other than I’m sick with something causing my asthma to…Mar 27, 2020Mar 27, 2020
Julie MartinCOVID-19: Getting to the Secret Test TentAs I shared earlier this week I haven’t been feeling well.Mar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2020
Julie MartinCOVID-19 and One Food Worker’s PerspectiveA few days ago online wars were raging over the safety of takeout, curbside, and food delivery services, at least in the region I call…Mar 22, 2020Mar 22, 2020