Archive - The Shrieking Cactus

Going 'no contact:’ Not easy, but often necessary

It can be a much-needed mental reset, albeit an imperfect one.

Jun 20 •

Don't wait for the glimmers to find you

My Saturday afternoon with kindred souls and shimmering birds is a reminder to make happy memories to offset the traumatic ones.

Jun 4 •

May 2025

April 2025

Turtle therapy and rage walks

Bilateral stimulation is even more effective when a reptile says hi.

Apr 23 •

'What if we radically prioritized the sleep of new mothers?'

My story of clawing my way out of postpartum anxiety, with Human/Mother creator Katrina Donham

Apr 17 •

The White Lotus took this part of escapism way too far

Smartphones may be banned at the health spa, but the booze isn't?

Apr 7 •

Insomnia & the lasting sting of medical gaslighting

Can't sleep? Watch out for dismissive doctors as you try to figure out what's really wrong.

Apr 4 •

March 2025

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