54. The Logging Life

Submission: " I was manipulated, abused, and almost trafficked by a guy from my gym. He removed the battery from my car in an attempt to remain in control over me and harassed and threatened me for months after I finally got the courage to leave. Now I work in a field where I get ...  Show more

Submission: “I accidentally became a financial dominatrix at 17 and I am still currently doing it on and off until now. It started off as a really bad and awkward first date and turned into what it is today.” 

I've been working at a fire lookout for years, initially, I chose this career as a means of escape. Sadly, it would turn into my undoing. These are my disturbing stories from a fire lookout. Submit your story to swampdweller.net!Download Swamp Dweller Scary Stories:Itunes: https: ...  Show more

from seasonal depression, to medical issues, and feeling uninspired, this past summer was a ride... let me take you through it. 

This Mastery Session really got me thinking about people who divorce themselves from the world and go out into the wilderness just to think and just to learn about themselves and just to be. In this world where so few of us are comfortable being alone, being in the wilderness, in ...  Show more

Ken reflects on her journey from working on a farm for nearly six years to navigating the fast-paced world of social media. After moving to Austin, buying a house, and juggling new responsibilities, she had to grow up quickly. Ken shares the challenges she faced and the lessons s ...  Show more