“With hope. In community. For democracy.”

I started The Fed Up after learning my federal office would be eliminated. Overcome with shame, grief, and rage, I turned to writing to find my way back to myself. Sharing my story gave me purpose—and connected me with others doing the same.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Essays on navigating loss and attacks on the federal workforce

  • Reflective prompts to help you process your own story

  • Personal stories that explore hope, resilience, and taking action

All writing is published first on Substack, where you can join the community, comment, and read new pieces every week. If the work resonates with you, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.

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Explore four featured posts below:

Fed Up with Feeling Shame: A Former Federal Worker Processes Taking "The Fork"

Fed Up with Feeling Shame: A Former Federal Worker Processes Taking "The Fork"

We're Alive and We're Trying: A monthly call-out to three things that inspired, validated, and moved me

We're Alive and We're Trying: A monthly call-out to three things that inspired, validated, and moved me

Fed Up with Self-Censorship: Why Stacy Abrams Wants Us to Tell the Truth

Fed Up with Self-Censorship: Why Stacy Abrams Wants Us to Tell the Truth

Hope like Gunpowder.

Hope like Gunpowder.