The Bright Side of Going Dark

by Kelly Harms

Nomophobia is the fear of being without your phone. Some people say it’s not a phobia but an anxiety disorder.

There is nothing wrong with my mom, per se. She’s not abusive. She’s just not especially good at saying or doing helpful things in times of trouble.

“Open yourself up to Mother Nature, my darling. Take in the lessons she has to offer. Let her stars be your backlight and her winds be your recharger.”