Mel Erickson, Writer
@melski.bsky.social
Writer, Artist, Traveler, Observer, Occasional Deep Thinker
The Child Inside Me
There is a child inside me She lurks in the corners of my soul as I navigate my life She has been waiting for her chance to come out and play I worked so hard for so much of my life to raise my kids to keep myself safe I tried so hard to fit in Hoping to be seen – to be heard…
There is a child inside me She lurks in the corners of my soul as I navigate my life She has been waiting for her chance to come out and play I worked so hard for so much of my life to raise my kids to keep myself safe I tried so hard to fit in Hoping to be seen – to be heard…
The Child Inside Me
There is a child inside me She lurks in the corners of my soul as I navigate my life She has been waiting for her chance to come out and play I worked so hard for so much of my life to raise my kids to keep myself safe I tried so hard to fit in Hoping to be seen – to be heard…
melerickson.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Child Inside Me
There is a child inside me She lurks in the corners of my soul as I navigate my life She has been waiting for her chance to come out and play I worked so hard for so much of my life to raise my kids to keep myself safe I tried so hard to fit in Hoping to be seen – to be heard…
There is a child inside me She lurks in the corners of my soul as I navigate my life She has been waiting for her chance to come out and play I worked so hard for so much of my life to raise my kids to keep myself safe I tried so hard to fit in Hoping to be seen – to be heard…
Breaking Free: A Journey to Independence
At 14, all I wanted was to be married to the boy across the street. Things don't always goes as planned.
At 14, all I wanted was to be married to the boy across the street. Things don't always goes as planned.
Breaking Free: A Journey to Independence
At 14, all I wanted was to be married to the boy across the street. Things don't always goes as planned.
melerickson.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Breaking Free: A Journey to Independence
At 14, all I wanted was to be married to the boy across the street. Things don't always goes as planned.
At 14, all I wanted was to be married to the boy across the street. Things don't always goes as planned.
Celebrating Life’s Simple Pleasures: Things I Love
Lately I've been posting a lot about my personal growth coming out of trauma. I thought it was time for a change of pace. Today's post is quite simply a list of things I love.
Lately I've been posting a lot about my personal growth coming out of trauma. I thought it was time for a change of pace. Today's post is quite simply a list of things I love.
Celebrating Life’s Simple Pleasures: Things I Love
Lately I've been posting a lot about my personal growth coming out of trauma. I thought it was time for a change of pace. Today's post is quite simply a list of things I love.
melerickson.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Celebrating Life’s Simple Pleasures: Things I Love
Lately I've been posting a lot about my personal growth coming out of trauma. I thought it was time for a change of pace. Today's post is quite simply a list of things I love.
Lately I've been posting a lot about my personal growth coming out of trauma. I thought it was time for a change of pace. Today's post is quite simply a list of things I love.
Changing My Name: a Path to Healing
Shedding my name was a big step in letting go of my past. I bought a piece of art off the courthouse wall the day I received the order. It hangs in my living room as a reminder of the gift I gave myself.
Shedding my name was a big step in letting go of my past. I bought a piece of art off the courthouse wall the day I received the order. It hangs in my living room as a reminder of the gift I gave myself.
Changing My Name: a Path to Healing
Shedding my name was a big step in letting go of my past. I bought a piece of art off the courthouse wall the day I received the order. It hangs in my living room as a reminder of the gift I gave myself.
melerickson.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Changing My Name: a Path to Healing
Shedding my name was a big step in letting go of my past. I bought a piece of art off the courthouse wall the day I received the order. It hangs in my living room as a reminder of the gift I gave myself.
Shedding my name was a big step in letting go of my past. I bought a piece of art off the courthouse wall the day I received the order. It hangs in my living room as a reminder of the gift I gave myself.
Grandma’s Banana Bread: The Taste of Nostalgia
My grandmother made the best banana bread I’ve ever had in my life. I'm certain of this...
My grandmother made the best banana bread I’ve ever had in my life. I'm certain of this...
Grandma’s Banana Bread: The Taste of Nostalgia
My grandmother made the best banana bread I’ve ever had in my life. I'm certain of this...
melerickson.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Grandma’s Banana Bread: The Taste of Nostalgia
My grandmother made the best banana bread I’ve ever had in my life. I'm certain of this...
My grandmother made the best banana bread I’ve ever had in my life. I'm certain of this...
Letting Go: A Path to Physical and Emotional Healing
I recently had an epiphany. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic condition that affects my digestion in extreme ways. In a moment of defeat, I said out loud to myself, What else can I do? I don’t know what to do.
I recently had an epiphany. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic condition that affects my digestion in extreme ways. In a moment of defeat, I said out loud to myself, What else can I do? I don’t know what to do.
Letting Go: A Path to Physical and Emotional Healing
I recently had an epiphany. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic condition that affects my digestion in extreme ways. In a moment of defeat, I said out loud to myself, What else can I do? I don’t know what to do.
melerickson.com
August 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Letting Go: A Path to Physical and Emotional Healing
I recently had an epiphany. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic condition that affects my digestion in extreme ways. In a moment of defeat, I said out loud to myself, What else can I do? I don’t know what to do.
I recently had an epiphany. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic condition that affects my digestion in extreme ways. In a moment of defeat, I said out loud to myself, What else can I do? I don’t know what to do.
If you're in Franklin, TN on August 1...
I'll be participating in the Franklin First Friday Art Crawl. Here's the info:
I'll be participating in the Franklin First Friday Art Crawl. Here's the info:
July 21, 2025 at 12:48 AM
If you're in Franklin, TN on August 1...
I'll be participating in the Franklin First Friday Art Crawl. Here's the info:
I'll be participating in the Franklin First Friday Art Crawl. Here's the info:
Fitting In vs. Belonging: My Personal Journey
Throughout my childhood and as a young adult, I put substantial effort into fitting in. I would do, say, or even wear certain things, hoping for the acceptance I desired. I craved positive attention and was willing to hide parts of myself to get it. I…
Throughout my childhood and as a young adult, I put substantial effort into fitting in. I would do, say, or even wear certain things, hoping for the acceptance I desired. I craved positive attention and was willing to hide parts of myself to get it. I…
Fitting In vs. Belonging: My Personal Journey
Throughout my childhood and as a young adult, I put substantial effort into fitting in. I would do, say, or even wear certain things, hoping for the acceptance I desired. I craved positive attention and was willing to hide parts of myself to get it. I didn't know the difference between fitting in and belonging.
melerickson.com
June 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Fitting In vs. Belonging: My Personal Journey
Throughout my childhood and as a young adult, I put substantial effort into fitting in. I would do, say, or even wear certain things, hoping for the acceptance I desired. I craved positive attention and was willing to hide parts of myself to get it. I…
Throughout my childhood and as a young adult, I put substantial effort into fitting in. I would do, say, or even wear certain things, hoping for the acceptance I desired. I craved positive attention and was willing to hide parts of myself to get it. I…
Meet my babies, Max and Penny. Penny is currently annoyed because she was there first!
November 9, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Meet my babies, Max and Penny. Penny is currently annoyed because she was there first!