Kerry
@genxistential.bsky.social
Creative, therapist, recovering hermit, library lover, optimist with a dash of bitterness. Because, you know, reality is our friend. Yes to cat pics. And tell your dog I said hi.
I'm writing about collective stress aka our current reality if you are interested: open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Self-disclosure
What to Expect When You're Expecting Tyranny
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January 31, 2026 at 5:52 AM
I'm writing about collective stress aka our current reality if you are interested: open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Who's the boss when a parent has dementia? open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#10
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January 21, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Who's the boss when a parent has dementia? open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
I wrote a tiny post about being a Sensing McSensitive if you want to read: kerryheadley.substack.com/p/within-nor...
Within Normal Limits
On Sensitivity
kerryheadley.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:33 AM
I wrote a tiny post about being a Sensing McSensitive if you want to read: kerryheadley.substack.com/p/within-nor...
Here's another short report from dementia if you feel like reading. Thanks and happy new year. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#9
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January 5, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Here's another short report from dementia if you feel like reading. Thanks and happy new year. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
I wrote about being messy and mindful if you are interested. Happy New Year! open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
The Mindful Mess
Also Happy New Year and I Hope to God Next Year is Reasonable
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January 1, 2026 at 2:21 AM
I wrote about being messy and mindful if you are interested. Happy New Year! open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
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I wrote about Brené Brown and "Courage Culture" over on Substack. Tap in!
"Thus, 'courage culture'...is the white-coded myth-based belief that vulnerability is experienced homogeneously across racial, gender, sexual, class, and ability lines."
jennmjacksonphd.substack.com/p/brene-brow...
"Thus, 'courage culture'...is the white-coded myth-based belief that vulnerability is experienced homogeneously across racial, gender, sexual, class, and ability lines."
jennmjacksonphd.substack.com/p/brene-brow...
December 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I wrote about Brené Brown and "Courage Culture" over on Substack. Tap in!
"Thus, 'courage culture'...is the white-coded myth-based belief that vulnerability is experienced homogeneously across racial, gender, sexual, class, and ability lines."
jennmjacksonphd.substack.com/p/brene-brow...
"Thus, 'courage culture'...is the white-coded myth-based belief that vulnerability is experienced homogeneously across racial, gender, sexual, class, and ability lines."
jennmjacksonphd.substack.com/p/brene-brow...
Dementia still sucks, but we're hanging in there if you want to read a short update: open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#8
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November 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Dementia still sucks, but we're hanging in there if you want to read a short update: open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Here's a free groceries finder map for Oregon if you need assistance. foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org#filters
Food Finder - Oregon Food Bank
Find free groceries, fresh produce and nutritious meals near you through Oregon Food Bank’s network of food pantries and meal sites.
foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here's a free groceries finder map for Oregon if you need assistance. foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org#filters
I'm writing about celebrating my birthday in the context of my mother's dementia if you are interested. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#7
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October 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I'm writing about celebrating my birthday in the context of my mother's dementia if you are interested. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
It's helpful to keep track of what goes well when caring for someone with dementia. Also, there is no war in Portland, in case you care. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#6
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October 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It's helpful to keep track of what goes well when caring for someone with dementia. Also, there is no war in Portland, in case you care. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
The war in Portland did not prevent me from getting a haircut today. Praise be.
September 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The war in Portland did not prevent me from getting a haircut today. Praise be.
I wrote about finding connection in my daily walk. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Community-ish
When Routines Create Connection
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September 25, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I wrote about finding connection in my daily walk. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
I'm still being a bitch about dementia in case you wondered. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#5 Spoiler and mental health note: No one dies or even comes close to dying in this post.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I'm still being a bitch about dementia in case you wondered. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
I'm writing about my mother's dementia as a coping skill. If you have been impacted by dementia, you might appreciate it. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#4
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August 11, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I'm writing about my mother's dementia as a coping skill. If you have been impacted by dementia, you might appreciate it. open.substack.com/pub/kerryhea...
I'm trying to figure out how to live an authentic life in these weird-ass times:
kerryheadley.substack.com/p/the-call-t...
kerryheadley.substack.com/p/the-call-t...
The Call to Adventure
What Would Joseph Campbell Do?
kerryheadley.substack.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I'm trying to figure out how to live an authentic life in these weird-ass times:
kerryheadley.substack.com/p/the-call-t...
kerryheadley.substack.com/p/the-call-t...
Post #2 from my series: Live Reporting from Dementia: kerryheadley.substack.com/p/live-repor...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#2
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July 11, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Post #2 from my series: Live Reporting from Dementia: kerryheadley.substack.com/p/live-repor...
Writing my way clumsily through the grief of losing a parent: kerryheadley.substack.com/p/majestic
Majestic
Thoughts on Grief
kerryheadley.substack.com
July 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Writing my way clumsily through the grief of losing a parent: kerryheadley.substack.com/p/majestic
Trying to keep my sanity by writing about helping a parent with dementia: substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Live Reporting from Dementia
#1
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June 26, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Trying to keep my sanity by writing about helping a parent with dementia: substack.com/inbox/post/1...
I get annoyed when people tell me to write a gratitude list when I am upset about something serious. Finally wrote about it instead of seething for another ten years. kerryheadley.substack.com/p/before-you...
Before You Tell Your Friend to Write a Gratitude List
How to Avoid Being Punched in the Throat
kerryheadley.substack.com
June 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I get annoyed when people tell me to write a gratitude list when I am upset about something serious. Finally wrote about it instead of seething for another ten years. kerryheadley.substack.com/p/before-you...
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Remember that libraries are proof that not every goddamned thing needs to be “for profit.”
November 20, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Remember that libraries are proof that not every goddamned thing needs to be “for profit.”
Being a therapist is wild because I witness people as they find a way out of no way as one national or global crisis after another tears them down. Still, people need a break. We aren't built for this. Hang in there, folks. And find out if you have an EAP at work!
November 15, 2024 at 4:59 AM
Being a therapist is wild because I witness people as they find a way out of no way as one national or global crisis after another tears them down. Still, people need a break. We aren't built for this. Hang in there, folks. And find out if you have an EAP at work!