Jessica Jaymes Purdy
I’m Not High-Functioning – I’m Stubborn as Fuck
High functioning is a label that fails to capture the immense stubbornness, effort, and exhaustion that lies behind my successes.
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
May 121 min
Exhaustion
I'm tired beyond belief; exhausted He called me brave for living as myself She called me resilient for surviving More challenges than I...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Nov 5, 20221 min
12 Months of Christmas
5 November 2022 Christmas has become 5 months of mourning Christmas-that-was followed by a 1 month Christmas in July resurrection that...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Feb 22, 20222 min
Things That Don't Kill You
I was bullied when I was young; couldn't make my gender fit. I was illiterate in the ways of open vulnerability and deep truths. I was...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 1, 20223 min
A Testament to How Much Better My Mental Health Has become
You all don't hear a lot about my Coffee Me personalities anymore. There's a reason for that. They were a fun and light-hearted way for...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Oct 24, 20211 min
The Reasons Why
I need a new washer To wash the stain of anxiety From the clothes That hide my imposter-self From prying eyes I can read a 3000 word...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Sep 13, 20211 min
Not Quite a Zombie
13 September 2020 We've had a few friends ask after us since we've been a little quiet lately. Well let us share with you what we've been...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
May 28, 20201 min
Complete Cognitive Collapse
28 May 2020 Secondcup Me just experienced a complete cognitive collapse. She walked into the kitchen and forgot why. Then she remembered...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
May 16, 20201 min
What We Will Politely Call a Chaotic & Turbulent Day
16 May 2020 Precup Me went to make Firstcup me a cup of coffee this morning. There was a full cup of cold coffee in the maker. It seems...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
May 10, 20201 min
Rain, Waves, Niagara Falls
10 May 2020 Precup Me: lts cold and I don't want to get out bed. Firstcup Me: Well, I'm sorry it's cold but you've been laying in bed for...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 28, 20201 min
A Slow, Gradual Forever
28 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 46. Last night we had a dream where thunder rolled constant growing louder and louder. It was not an...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 26, 20201 min
The Best Is Yet To Come
26 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 44. Yesterday was brutal. We ended the day exhausted beyond measure, spending the hours between dinner...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 25, 20201 min
Dontfuckingwake Me: Health & Welfare Check
25 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 43. (HEALTH & WELFARE CHECK: Dontfuckingwake Me) Dontfuckingwake Me is displaying signs of extreme...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 25, 20201 min
Firstcup Me: Health & Welfare Check
25 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 43. (HEALTH & WELFARE CHECK: Firstcup Me) Firstcup appears tired and distracted. It's clear that...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 24, 20201 min
Selfie Me: Health & Welfare Check
24 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary Day 42 (HEALTH & WELFARE CHECK: Selfie Me) Selfie Me displays signs of narcissism and is hyper critical of...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 24, 20201 min
Precup Me: Health & Welfare Check
24 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 42. (HEALTH & WELFARE CHECK: Precup Me) Precup Me is displaying signs of antisocial behavior,...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 24, 20201 min
Secondcup Me: Health & Welfare Check
24 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 42. (HEALTH & WELFARE CHECK: Secondcup Me) Secondcup Me was unwilling to pause in her chores. We are...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 24, 20201 min
Thirdcup Me: Health & Welfare Check
24 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 42. (HEALTH & WELFARE CHECK: Thirdcup Me) Thirdcup me seems to be handling things fairly well. She was...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 23, 20201 min
If She Remains Awake, Things Will Go Well
23 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 41. Supplemental Thirdcup Me may ditch us today. Secondcup Me has performed admirably well in her...
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Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 23, 20201 min
Midmorning Surprise
23 April 2020 COVID-19 Diary, Day 40. Thirdcup and Fourthcup me enjoyed socially distanced coffee with a friend. It was great way to...
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