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Thunder Therapy
Motorcycles & Mayhem, Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 5/16/26 Motorcycles & Mayhem, Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 5/16/26

Thunder Therapy

There’s a moment when a motorcycle stops being transportation and becomes therapy. The rumble settles your nervous system. The throttle clears your mind. And for a few perfect hours on a New Mexico morning, nothing exists except speed, sunrise, and the violent reassurance that you’re still alive.

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The Little Things
Motorcycles & Mayhem, Life & Grit, Personal Essays Kate Sjostrand 8/8/25 Motorcycles & Mayhem, Life & Grit, Personal Essays Kate Sjostrand 8/8/25

The Little Things

There’s a kind of magic you only notice on two wheels—the sudden cold pockets of air, the sting of rain on your cheeks, the bugs smashing into your face like it’s part of the deal. It’s chaos. And it’s sacred.

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The Ride
Personal Essays, Motorcycles & Mayhem, Life & Grit Kate Sjostrand 8/7/25 Personal Essays, Motorcycles & Mayhem, Life & Grit Kate Sjostrand 8/7/25

The Ride

Most people don’t get it. They think riding is about speed or rebellion. But for me, it’s therapy. When I throw my leg over the bike, my soul returns to me.

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