Jessica Barratt

Bleed like a Man

“Bleed Like a Man” is a short piece of non-fiction flash by Jessica Barratt, reflecting on gender and blood culture.

Singing through incoherence: How one woman changed my relationship with sound

Wish you could de-traumatize your brain and body? Learn how I achieved lasting brain bliss through a one-hour sound exchange practice with Mahalia, The Medical Musician.

The Thought Experiments are a recent writing exercise I created for myself. It is a practice in introspective writing, using the senses as a guide. I completely recommend using the following experiments as prompts for your writing – enjoy! Experiment #1 Typing what comes to me when I close my eyes. First I close myContinue reading “The Thought Experiments”

Eden Basics for Beginners | Rise of Empires: Ice and Fire

How to play Eden in Rise of Empires: Ice and Fire for beginners. Tips and tricks to help new players in Eden, Season X.

Let’s Be Honest: Your Body Issues Hurt Me Too

Although I wrote on this topic in 2013 for (a now defunct) imagirl.ca, I think it’s body-positive message is just as important today. That’s why I am re-posting it here (with minor updates) for those of you who might be looking at your friends, and thinking yourself less by comparison. Imagine: You and your bestContinue reading “Let’s Be Honest: Your Body Issues Hurt Me Too”