In Unlawful Disorder (2022 Jaded Ibis Press) Bowie Long uses the exhibition of his body through dancing to reclaim his sexual identity in a room full of heterosexual men. He is using his fear of being ‘othered’ as the outsider and reclaiming his othered status through deliberate dance. This is much the same as the use of the ‘N’ word being reappropriated by African Americans to battle its historical use as a weapon by the dominant culture.
Read MoreSolitary confinement has a few monikers that work to minimize what it really is, protective custody, isolation, etc. But what it consists of is twenty four hours of confinement in a room approximately the size of a bathroom, with no access to books, letters, phone contact, often lit for the entire time, where there is no interaction with any human beings.
Read MoreUnfortunately, many individuals with mental illness have encounters with the criminal justice system. Here is a list of resources to help prevent arrest.
Read MoreThe underlying messages of basement spaces in literature.
Read MoreStalking is much more common than many of us believe, and it is oftentimes difficult to recognize. The other alarming part is how many of us minimize or make light of it, despite the sometimes deadly outcome.
Read MoreDiscussion of themes from A BLIND EYE (NineStar Press) with Chestnut Hill Local
Read MoreWere Alise’s actions that of a parent in the role of caretaker? Or was she an abuser? A BLIND EYE now available for pre-order.
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