Alexandria Hypatia
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A philosopher and Libra to the fullest. I have always enjoyed writing as well as reading. My hope is that someday, at least one of my written thoughts will resonate and spark discussions of acceptance and forgiveness for humanity.
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Why Recording Your Child’s Snoring Might Save Their Life
When Snoring Isn’t “Just Snoring”: A Grandmother’s Wake‑Up Call About Children’s Sleep and Breathing Most people think of snoring as an adult problem—something that happens to tired parents or aging friends who refuse to wear their CPAP machines. But I learned the hard way that snoring in children can be a warning sign we cannot afford to ignore.
By Alexandria Hypatia17 days ago in Families
When the Vines Burn Red In Winter
The vines blush rust beneath a silver hush, amber veins curling toward sleep. Leaves loosen their grip with a sigh, drifting like forgotten promises onto dampened soil, where the scent of earth rises— wet bark, crushed grape, a whisper of rain not yet fallen.
By Alexandria Hypatia2 months ago in Poets
Norma Bates Isn't so Normal
I. The Silence and the Echo Man, being fifteen here? The silence is way worse than any shouting. That’s where the real fear hangs out. It’s my mom just sitting still, staring at the dusty window like I don't exist. Her depression's like this thick, soundless fog that sucks up all the oxygen and all my desperate efforts to get her attention. To be seen. To be loved.
By Alexandria Hypatia3 months ago in Fiction
The Unexpected Arrival
Man, the silence hit Ashley first. She'd totally expected noise—Mom’s old records playing, maybe Dad clanging around in the kitchen, or heck, even a big "Surprise!" But nope. As soon as she got the door open with her key, the house just ate all the sound from the hallway. Just this deep, empty quiet.
By Alexandria Hypatia3 months ago in Fiction
