Claricha Writes, OhCAE?

Everything Is Fixable

First day of work begins so it’s time to start measuring and cutting wood. I’m all over the measurements. Hand me the tape and a pencil and I gotchu. After a few tutorials, my sis Krystle takes over the sawing. It was really exciting! She took a break for a second and someone bumped intoContinue reading “Everything Is Fixable”

No One Gets to Make Me Be Someone I’m Not

I have to resist the urge to stop people midsentence every time I hear them say that something “made” them react a certain way. Example: “You made me mad when you…” “He made me yell at him cuz he yelled at me first.” Ya’ll with me? The reality is this, no one can MAKE youContinue reading “No One Gets to Make Me Be Someone I’m Not”

Hope Is Painful

…But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? 25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. That scripture convicts me to think bigger and increase my willingness to believe in what I haven’t seen. But can we just take aContinue reading “Hope Is Painful”

I’m the Beholder And All I See Is Beauty

This morning, I stood in the mirror and wept as I digested the lyrics of this song for the trillionth time. I cried because I am a new woman. I cried because I kept my promise to myself to love me the way I deserve to be loved. I cried because I’ve spent A LOTContinue reading “I’m the Beholder And All I See Is Beauty”

This Is Us, But Mainly Kevin

This is Us, But Mainly Kevin… Kevin is a straight rich white man who has straight rich white man problems. OhCAE, the end. You still here? Ok, There’s more to his story, but I can’t get into it really without first acknowledging that Kevin Pearson is the EPITOME of white male privilege. To be honest,Continue reading “This Is Us, But Mainly Kevin”

This Is Us, But Mainly Randall

When I say I *LOVE* Randall I am reminded of the power and limits of language because I am not fully conveying how moved I am by this character. I read once that people who cry on movies and TV shows tend to be sensitive people, in general. I read it and totally agreed, becauseContinue reading “This Is Us, But Mainly Randall”

This Is Us, But Mainly Kate

This Is Us is the best show I’ve ever seen. I know that sounds extra, but I’m pretty sure I’m telling the truth. The show follows the lives of three adult siblings with complicated lives. I have a DEEP appreciation for amazing portrayal the Black character, Randall. His backstory, his current story, his family #Swoon.Continue reading “This Is Us, But Mainly Kate”

Autistic Autonomy

The Social Learning Theory basically suggests that people learn by watching other people do things. Typically, we observe and imitate others’ behaviors. This is seen with in almost every facet of society, from adults at a bar for the first time to toddlers in the toy kitchen. But what do we do when there areContinue reading “Autistic Autonomy “

Remain in Peace

Dealing with death is weird because someone you’ve known all of your life is suddenly gone and you’re left to deal with the fact that they’re never coming back. You get lots of prayers and condolences and you expect sudden emotional outbursts when the death first happens. But no one really knows how to prepareContinue reading “Remain in Peace”

Thanks, Tom

Cognitive dissonance… it’s that uncomfortable state we experience when something we’ve been trained to believe in gets proven wrong, but we still can’t let go. Like when you first discovered the truth about Santa or the tooth fairy. Or the first time you admit that college isn’t necessarily the best choice for post high school.Continue reading “Thanks, Tom”