self care Posts
Sept. 29, 2026
The Weight of “You Knew What You Signed Up For: And How It Gets Internalized and Weaponized
“You knew what you signed up for.” Maybe. You knew the job could be dangerous. You knew you might see people die. You knew there would be long shifts, missed holidays, difficult calls, public scrutiny, and decisions that had to be made before your…
June 2, 2026
Rest Should Not Have to Be Earned Through Collapse
Season 3 Wrap Up and Time to Write & Rest I am taking a summer sabbatical from After the Tones Drop. There. I said it. And because I know how people’s brains work, especially in this community, let me say the next part clearly: nothing terrible h…