Mental Health Writer & Editor
I’m an introvert, so I need alone time to recharge.
Some days, the only alone time I get is in the shower.
I’ve been trying to make the most of it by turning up the water as hot as I can stand and then dissolving into the corporeal sensation of it.
Fingers of water
press my flesh
until it’s numb
with heat
Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer and editor specializing in mental health and parenting. She has written for top digital publications, including The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Health, Parents, Everyday Health, Verywell Mind, and more. Previously, Emily researched PTSD for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master's in counseling psychology. You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com. View more posts
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