My twin sister Katie and I found ease with our hair. It was incredibly thick, mostly straight, and sometimes held a wave from a bun or ponytail that looked curated. A friend once asked “Why do you always look like a pantene pro-v commercial?” Dark brown, a bright sheen that danced off the surface with […]
Alix Ahles
Alix Ahles has worked for over a decade as a trauma therapist and expert, facilitating presentations, workshops and interviews detailing her expertise in traumatic stress while cultivating her practice as a creative non fiction writer through workshops, residencies, and local readings. She entered into the field of psychotherapy, building a thriving business as a private practice practitioner while navigating the enormity of losing her twin sister and both of her parents in a period of nine years. As a writer and practicing therapist, she knew the transformative and healing power of narrative. As she stepped into motherhood, she continued to examine a complex and pained experience navigating the enormity of her ongoing losses. In her forthcoming memoir, she examines the shattering impact of her grief while recognizing the limited capacity of those around her hold and recognize the recursion of these losses. Her work can be found at: alixahleswriter.com or @alixahleswriter