Category: Social Commentary

Lonely No More

Contrary to the advice to ‘just learn to be alone,’ humans are wired for connection. From prison bans on solitary confinement to the Surgeon General’s warning on loneliness, it’s clear: social isolation damages us deeply. True companionship is not optional; it’s essential.

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learning how to live in a world in which I do not belong

A Brave New World

Feeling trapped by rejection and societal expectations, the narrator reflects on career struggles and mental health. Amid contemplating the numbing effects of psychiatric medication, they grapple with identity, creativity, and the desire for authenticity in a “Brave New World.” Hope lies in redefining purpose beyond societal norms.

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three witches riding off into the great unknown

Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett

With over ten thousand books under my belt, I live and breathe literature, from classic novels to baby board books. This blog is a space for me to share my passion, starting with Terry Pratchett’s Witches Abroad. Through its exploration of the power of stories, I reflect on how art shapes us and the importance of creating our own narratives.

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letting the sunshine in

Let the Sunshine In

Today is one of the hard days. Waking up in tears, haunted by nightmares, and overwhelmed by despair, my hands won’t stop shaking. Struggling with PTSD, I navigate the chaos within, hoping to find solace and the strength and courage to speak the unspeakable.

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The Me Inside My Head

It’s a terrible feeling, not belonging anywhere, only being tolerated for conforming to the expectations of others. My journey to authenticity has been a struggle, especially raising privileged children while confronting my own past of poverty and suppression. Yet for all that I currently feel hopeless, I am working harder than ever to bring the me that lives inside my head to life.

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Love from the Apocalypse

Forty was a devastating year. Betrayal, loss, and disillusionment consumed me. Now, at forty-one, I face an uncertain future, but I write for my children, hoping to inspire the young to fight for a better world to prevent the incipient apocalypse.

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Like a Song That’s Been Playing for All Our Lives

A surreal morning reflecting on my bizarre life, with imaginary chats with rock stars, election madness, and my peculiar past. Navigating therapy advice, familial quirks, and grappling with my inexplicable presence on a stage, all while memories of youth and music swirl in my mind.

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this is how a heart breaks, while the country burns

This is How a Heart Breaks

While metaphorically leading the last best thing about this country up the guillotine steps while the zombie apocalypse rages, I’m reminded why I believed in the Constitution. Once a steadfast defender of justice, I’m now grappling with heartbreak and disillusionment.

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the value of a human life

EVERYONE IS REAL

We measure success in dollars, but money is a fictional construct. Some people equate monetary worth with human value, dismissing the struggles of those deemed less deserving. This post explores a journey of fighting societal judgments and proving personal worth.

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