Even in the Midst of COVID-19, We Must Own Our Time
As I write this, my room glows in the midafternoon sun. Sometime last year, I invested in a suncatcher, so…
Articles by Brianna Albers
Having a Body Is a Full-time Job
“One thing’s for sure,” I tell my dad. “This is going to make a great column.” I’d been dreading this…
My Year of Liberation
When it comes to rituals, I am religious. Weekly rituals are the shortest, and consist largely of short-term planning.
To Protect My Emotional Wellness, I’m Letting Myself Take a Break
Every Wednesday, I jump on a Zoom call with a bunch of writers and talk. Sometimes we talk about professional…
We’re Still in a Pandemic
In terms of “things I was expecting,” my mom coming down with COVID-19 was not one of them. The Albers…
Reflecting on 2 Years of SMA My Way
It’s strange to think that a little over two years ago, I witnessed — and participated in — the conception…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
My local clinic isn’t actually local. Boasting neighbors like IKEA and the Midwest tourist trap that is the Mall…
What the Mentally Ill 20-Somethings Do
The insecurity hits when I least expect it. I knew it would take me a while to adjust to post-grad…
My Latest Procedure Didn’t Go as Planned
One might say I was giddy. Once or twice a month, I drive 20 minutes to get shot up with…
Anxiety and Apple Orchards Redux
Three years ago, I wrote a column about anxiety and apple orchards. After a long day at an orchard…