I have never understood the theory behind tough love. To me, it just seems to be a phrase used to disguise abuse, to gaslight the victim into thinking that there is indeed something wrong with them and your friends and family are just trying to help you by telling you that you’re a piece of…
Read moreHappiness verses the shadows
They want you to be happy, to dance and sing. They want you to be fun. They don’t want you, they want entertainment. But when the veil falls and they spy what’s beneith the mask, they turn on you. No one wants imperfection; and you my dear, are imperfect. You feel too much, you love…
Read moreWhat-ifs–A Short Story
The air was hot, hot enough to suck your breath away the minute you walked outside. The sun beat down on her as she got out of the car and stepped into the light. Her boyfriend got out of the driver’s side, yelling at her about some slight he perceived her to have committed. She…
Read moreText – Pathway to frustration
I remember before smartphones, I hated texting. I refused to do it as you had to use the number keys on the phone for letters. Screen keyboards on the phone hadn’t been invented yet, and you were charged for each text sent. Most people didn’t use text at that time. It was more effort than…
Read moreDancing with the Devil.
Once upon a time, I would send messages to my friends. I would tell them how much I loved them and attempt to set up outings that allowed us to blow off steam and hang out with each other. Yet, as the apocalypse marched on and my depression lingered past the point where others thought…
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