Kristine Franklin
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My name is Kristine. I'm a writer, working on my first book. I budtended for over 13 years. I've studied pyschology, writing, and mental health. I'm also working on getting Dainara's Law passed. Hardcore KMK fan
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How a mushroom trip led me to discover I’m actually left-handed. Content Warning.
One day, out of nowhere, I discovered I could write with my left hand. Throughout my life, I had written with my right hand. There was a strange indicator that something was off. As a child, I would help my grandma with dishes; she would randomly ask if I was actually left-handed. At this point, I didn’t think much of it. When I became an adult, I would occasionally remember her bringing it up. She had dementia at the end of her life. I had taken that question to be a part of the disease. Years have passed, as has she, so I will never get to ask her about it. However, last May, I was high on mushrooms, leading me to, for some reason, try writing with my left hand. My handwriting was nicer than my right hand. I was 38 years old when this happened.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Psyche
The two books that helped me develop my spiritual side
My spiritual experience started in Seaside, Oregon, in October 2023. I walked into Beach Books. Extremely hungover, reconsidering my life as I walked around the store. Now I am sober, with this trip being the start of the turning point for me. Two books called to me that put me on my spiritual path. The first one, Shadow Magic: Unlocking the Whole Witch Within, by Nikki Van De Car. It had beautiful art that I couldn’t stop looking at. Then I saw one that strongly spoke to me, even though it had a plain cover. Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander, M.D. Both of these books launched my growth.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in BookClub
The Raw Truth About Life After Domestic Violence . Content Warning.
It’s been almost 4 years since I escaped the horrors of domestic violence. It did not play out like you may have seen on TV shows and movies. Every person's journey is different, and healing is a process. In my experience of what I’ve gone through along with others, I have witnessed many things that we need to address. I believe it's time we take a more brutally honest approach to what got us here and what we can do moving forward.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Humans
Mandate the legal name change of domestic violence murder victims
On October 14, 2024, Dainara Nicole Burford was tragically murdered by her husband. He shot her and then discarded her body in the trash while their five children were at home. I refer to her by her maiden name, Burford, as do all who love her—none of us will use her killer's last name. His last name was not mentioned at her celebration of life. I believe the law should change so that all legal court documents and media coverage cannot use the name of the perpetrator.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Criminal
Life without the solace of alcohol
On January 17th, 2024, I had my last drink. For 15 years I was a high functioning alcoholic. Snowed in at home I didn’t have beer, my usual go to, but there was hard liquor. Enjoyed Fireball while I wandered around in the snow. If I had known, it would be my last time drinking I would have done something more exciting. After I finished that bottle I switched to a random vodka. Evidently, I passed out for the night. The next morning, I woke up feeling like shit as you would expect. It was a beautiful day with the sun slowly melting the snow. I was stuck on the couch watching Netflix because of my bad decisions. My first day with no alcohol was January 18th, 2024. As I laid on the couch, I made a list of the reasons why to drink vs why not. The original list is tacked up on my bedroom wall. It continues to grow as I learn more. Looking back on it keeps me motivated.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Psyche
Why Individuals Enter Abusive Relationships . Content Warning.
(Trigger warning: This article covers the topic of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please get in touch with the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help https://www.thehotline.org/ 1–800–799- 7233)
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Humans
