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Elizabeth Enochs

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Elizabeth "Liz" Enochs is a queer writer from southeast Missouri. She's the author of the nonfiction prose chapbook "Leaving the House Unlocked." More often than not, you'll find her in the woods. To read more of Liz's writing, visit her website: elizabethenochs.com.

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Latest Posts From Elizabeth

How to Motivate Yourself to Work Out, With Tips From a Trainer

Jan 19, 2026

How to Motivate Yourself to Work Out, With Tips From a Trainer

The start of a new year is inherently motivational.

Cleaning Is My Love Language

Sep 10, 2024

Cleaning Is My Love Language

My phone chimed: "Did you clean my house sis??!?!

How I've Learned to Cope With Pelvic Exams as a Survivor of Sexual Violence

Aug 20, 2024

How I've Learned to Cope With Pelvic Exams as a Survivor of Sexual Violence

When paired with the HPV test and a Pap smear — screening tests for cervical cancer — pelvic exams can save lives.

I Love Being Child-Free, but Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Older?

Aug 12, 2024

I Love Being Child-Free, but Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Older?

Content warning: The following story contains a mention of intimate-partner violence.

Yes, the Way We Talk About Suicide Matters

Jun 20, 2024

Yes, the Way We Talk About Suicide Matters

While it's not always perfect, modern media has come a long way regarding how it depicts mental health.

I've Been Single For 7 Years, but That Doesn't Make Me Any Less Bisexual

Jun 6, 2024

I've Been Single For 7 Years, but That Doesn't Make Me Any Less Bisexual

If someone had told me that I'd intentionally go seven years without having sex or dating, I wouldn't have believed them.

The Internet's "Decanting" Obsession Is Making Me Tired

May 21, 2024

The Internet's "Decanting" Obsession Is Making Me Tired

I deleted my social media accounts in 2022, I don't have internet at home, and yet I'm still very much aware of the internet's storage-container obsession.

I Thought I Hated Napping. But Actually, I Just Had an Anxiety Disorder.

May 13, 2024

I Thought I Hated Napping. But Actually, I Just Had an Anxiety Disorder.

Until I was 32, I would have told you that "I'm not much of a napper."

My Parents Are Strict, but I'm Grateful They Gave Me Free Rein With My Hair

Sep 21, 2023

My Parents Are Strict, but I'm Grateful They Gave Me Free Rein With My Hair

"You didn't ask for my permission."

I've Been Asking For Help More, and It Really Has Eased My Anxiety

Nov 5, 2021

I've Been Asking For Help More, and It Really Has Eased My Anxiety

"Would it be possible for you to go with me when I get it?

There Aren't Enough Rural Queer TV Characters, and That Has to Change

Jul 17, 2021

There Aren't Enough Rural Queer TV Characters, and That Has to Change

I've always loved being outdoors in the country.

I Went Without a Phone For 4 Weeks, and It Was Harder Than I Expected

Jun 25, 2021

I Went Without a Phone For 4 Weeks, and It Was Harder Than I Expected

"I'll come to you," she said before we hung up.