RACHEL MORGAN has traveled and lived in many places here in the U.S. and abroad, and has lived a lot of life despite it only being about halfway through. She has been an educator, a professional ballroom dancer, and a paralegal by trade, but her passion is writing. She is the author of Waltzing with Elephants, as well as the Substack newsletter, Mental Wellness. Rachel’s 19 years of therapy have lent her a unique perspective and a deep well of personal experience, which shines through her collection of mental health articles and her memoir, too. She's currently working on a poetry collection and a fantasy novel. Rachel’s superpower is figuring out how to fix whatever joint has dislocated that day, while her downfall is probably owning too many books. She currently lives in North Augusta, South Carolina, with her life partner. Most days, Rachel can be found hugging trees and playing with her service dog and crazy cat.
RACHEL MORGAN has traveled and lived in many places here in the U.S. and abroad, and has lived a lot of life despite it only being about halfway through. She has been an educator, a professional ballroom dancer, and a paralegal by trade, but her passion is writing. She is the author of Waltzing with Elephants, as well as the Substack newsletter, Mental Wellness. Rachel’s 19 years of therapy have lent her a unique perspective and a deep well of...
Waltzing with Elephants is a deeply personal, unflinching memoir on Rachel Morgan’s tumultuous journey through mental illness. She transforms from a sheltered child into a world traveler, finding solace in foreign lands yet battling personal demons and heartbreak. Her stories resonate with courage and resilience, from childhood antics in Russia...
The Author's Club of Augusta is hosting the Literary Lounge at the annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta, Georgia on the weekend of September 18-20, 2026. This is a must-do...
Last Wednesday, I was an active volcano, one that exploded with fantastic fire and steam, then burbled black lava grossly for the rest of the day and week.
It wasn’t pretty, and I’m so embarrassed because getting angry is just not a very me thing to do. I’m usually very patient and reasonable and forgiving and understanding…ask anyone who knows me!
But oh, I don’t know…
all the doctors who don’t believe me and act like I’m crazy when nothing is “wrong” on my tests,
After being hacked a few weeks ago because of responding to an organization’s request for a job interview after I applied, I have finally decided I am done. Done trying to find a part-time, remote, flexible job that barely makes any money but that will make me feel useful. And thankfully, my boyfriend is on board and is supportive and said in exasperation, “Why don’t you just focus on your writing? Like make it into a job?” I laughed a little. Knowing it...
Two posts ago, I talked about the trip to Africa that I am about to go on in less than a week, and my last post offered lessons I have learned about traveling with medical and mental health struggles, specifically during the planning of this trip. Now, here are some more lessons that I’ve learned and lived through during the years I was in eastern Europe and east Asia and my other travels to 31 countries. They should be applicable to anyone and everyone when traveling internationally!
