The Shrieking Cactus
by Joy V.The Shrieking Cactus
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Weekly musings for prickly people recovering from trauma and/or learning to love themselves (and the world in general). From writer, nature lover, and recovering crankypants, Joy V.
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About Joy V.
Journalist (Texas Monthly, Cosmo, Vice) fascinated by how people make meaning from trauma and find healing in nature. 2-time finalist: Writers' League of Texas Manuscript contest / querying now. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, always prickly.
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