PinnedLauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee AddictEssay from My New MemoirNow introducing: “The Orange Scarf: Notes on Benzos, Testing Reality, & How 90 days in Residential Treatment Saved My Life.”6 min read·Nov 1, 2023--1--1
PinnedLauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee Addict*Taps mic* “Testing… Testing” (An experimental excerpt from my new book…)I never realized how sexy Americanos are, I thought, sitting across from him at an Ugly Mug Cafe in the heart of Seattle. With dark hair…9 min read·May 16, 2023----
PinnedLauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee AddictGod’s Time >>> My Time“Do you believe in Heaven?” I cried to the paramedic as he strapped me into whatever the seat is called in the back of an ambulance, the…8 min read·Mar 20, 2023----
Lauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee AddictThe biggest change begins with youWhen asked what is wrong with the world, GK Chesteron wrote simply: “Dear Sirs, I am.”2 min read·Jan 7, 2024----
Lauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee AddictMy Most Compassionate SelfI meet my most compassionate self in the early morning hours. We meet at Piper’s Tea & Coffee. She looks at me, curious. Her bright blond…4 min read·Aug 13, 2023----
Lauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee Addict“That makes me keep crying.” — On Riding the WaveI’ve been crying so much that someone will say something or something will happen that is grievous and I will respond with: “That makes me…3 min read·May 14, 2023----
Lauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee AddictThe bagel that broke the camel’s back; some poemsI was recently in a Telehealth therapy session, as one is, and I had Doordashed Starbucks about an hour before. My car is totaled, and it…6 min read·May 5, 2023----
Lauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee Addict“Hello, Locke’s Pharmacy”“Hello, Locke’s Pharmacy, this is Alec. How can I help you today?”1 min read·Apr 14, 2023----
Lauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee AddictStarbucks As My First PlaceI just went through training to become a barista at Starbucks.5 min read·Mar 18, 2023----
Lauren McNeese I Writer I Coffee AddictI’m Still HereAnd so I sit in my processing group at my Intensive Outpatient Program at Vandy Psych.2 min read·Jan 18, 2023----
