Recent Posts

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  42) Bonobo Cycle BreakersDecember 28, 2025
  The post discusses the significance of Bonobos and other non-aggressive cultures in understanding dysregulation within society. It highlights how these groups demonstrate mechanisms for regulating aggression and power dynamics, contrasting them with societies that favor power for its own sake. Ultimately, it advocates for examining and learning from these cycle-breaking models.
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  What is Survivor Literacy?December 28, 2025
  What is Survivor Literacy? Survivor Literacy is the practice of learning to understand our lives with authenticity, especially after trauma… Read more: What is Survivor Literacy?
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  65) Asking For HelpDecember 28, 2025
  The narrator recounts the trauma of asking for help in a system where mandatory reporting revictimizes those needing help.
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  28) SistersDecember 28, 2025
  The author reflects on their complex relationships with younger sisters, shaped significantly by the loss of their father. Sister A, often feeling neglected, developed a distrustful personality, while Sister B became the author’s cherished companion. The narrative explores family dynamics, caregiving responsibilities, and the lasting impact of grief on sibling connections.
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  63) It All Fell ApartDecember 28, 2025
  The author recounts tense family dynamics that lead to them leaving home. Here home, school, and work converge to compel the authors risky behaviors.
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  55) Grandma’s GroomingDecember 28, 2025
  The author recounts double-edged memories of visiting Grandma before school in the 90s, where they received old episodes of a soap opera and Rush Limbaugh’s show. Limbaugh’s provocative rhetoric influenced family dynamics and the author’s understanding of femininity, as they engaged in performing politically charged SCRIPTs that impacted their identity.
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  54) Human Trafficking Part FourDecember 28, 2025
  The content discusses the pervasive issue of human trafficking within various societal systems in America, such as adoption, surrogacy, and the military. It highlights personal experiences and the detrimental effects on individuals and communities, urging readers to recognize these connections to promote healing and potential escape from these cycles of exploitation.
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  8) What’s Abuse? – RevisitedDecember 28, 2025
  The post explores the complex and culturally nuanced definitions of abuse, highlighting practices such as child circumcision and finger cutting within specific tribes. It questions societal norms that normalize harmful behaviors and reflects on personal accountability. The author emphasizes the need for honest self-examination regarding actions that may cause harm to others.
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  Freedom – What’s That?December 28, 2025
  Freedom – What’s That? Freedom is a core part of the American identity, but what does it mean? Is freedom… Read more: Freedom – What’s That?
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  49) Trying on ScriptsDecember 27, 2025
  The author reflects on their experiences with a small, imaginative cult formed during adolescence, alongside friends K and R. They explored identity through shared fictional narratives and characters, blurring lines between reality and performance. Eventually, the author distanced from the group, recognizing the dangers involved, while R remained deeply attached to the fantasy.
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  41) The MachineDecember 27, 2025
  The post discusses “The Cult of the Ego” and its relation to social dynamics and institutional racism, as depicted in A&E’s documentary series “Houses of Horror.” It emphasizes how dysregulated individuals can dominate social structures, perpetuating conformity and white supremacy, while also critiquing current DEI practices undermined by existing power systems.
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  67) Perfect StormDecember 27, 2025
  The author recounts being questioned by the police, and punished by their mother. A plan is hatched to leave town.
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  27) AutismDecember 27, 2025
  The author reflects on their journey with autism and ADHD, emphasizing the struggles of misdiagnosis and societal expectations. They recount experiences of isolation, misunderstanding, and the challenges of conformity in a rigid educational system. The narrative highlights the need for better recognition of autism, particularly among girls and non-binary individuals.
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  62) Taking a Dip in a Really Big ChurchDecember 27, 2025
  The narrator faced rejection from roommates and felt abandoned by a friend. Despite emotional turmoil, moving into Brocade’s home revitalized their spirit, allowing for personal growth and joy through new activities and belonging at a supportive church. However, pressure from family led to their return home, disrupting progress and freedom.
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  53) Human Trafficking Part ThreeDecember 27, 2025
  The post examines the deep-rooted issues of human trafficking in American history, specifically through the lens of Thomas Jefferson’s sordid legacy of slavery and exploitation. It connects historical practices with contemporary cultural phenomena, arguing that societal structures continue to perpetuate abuse and commodification, particularly affecting marginalized individuals and reinforcing systemic oppression.