Candid Stories
Personal essays about complex trauma, coercive control, toxic relationships, and the slow, messy work of healing…with a bit of fun and adventure thrown in.
I'm not a psychologist or a licensed anything. I'm a reader, a researcher, and a person who has been through some things. Think critically, do your own research, and seek professional support when you need it.
If something here resonates, leave a comment. I'd genuinely love to hear from you!
Self-Deception: I Spent Years Detecting Lies in Others While Telling Them to Myself
The origin story of The Candid Crook: an honest confession about self-deception, cognitive dissonance, and the lies we tell ourselves — and what happens when you finally stop running from the truth.

