Alright, since we’ve apparently decided to cosplay 1930s Europe—but with worse aesthetics and dumber slogans—I figured I’d spell out a few things before the ability to do so becomes a thoughtcrime. Let’s start with “Maximum Liberty,” which, contrary to what some of you believe, is not just a buzzword for “I get to do whatever …
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Dear T, A friend suggested writing a goodbye letter for closure. After several attempts, I realized that while you may never read this, the process has helped me find peace with what happened. Thank you – through your constant judgment of my growth, I grew anyway. I’ve emerged stronger, lighter, and free from the anxiety, …
I heard We, not I, as this thing grew.Two souls who built from broken to new, positive spaces.It was clear to me that We would grow and learn each other.When I had success, We had more.When you had success, We became more.You declared yourself healed — better — and I thought We had become stronger.You …
Throughout my life, I’ve become very aware of the damage that has been done to me. I’ve often heard the phrase: Hurt people — hurt people. This turn of phrase encapsulates a very deep choice each of us to a greater or lesser extent must participate in. I’m sure there are some people out there …
I’ve been watching the extremists that now occupy my country and silently I watch as the echo chamber of opinion continues. It’s unfortunate. It’s unnecessary and it’s frankly un-American. So let’s begin. Violence is a symptom, I think we can all agree that for the large majority of persons in the “normal” range that violence is …
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