Shortly after seeing the “angelic” figures at the foot of my bed, I drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep. It felt as though only a minute or two had passed when the military base...
This story is entirely based on real events. Nothing has been altered to protect anyone, because the truth requires no embellishment. The only exception is if your biological...
This morning, as I was getting ready for work, I heard my wife humming a familiar melody while she made breakfast and packed our lunches in the kitchen.
I started reading at such a young age that I don’t remember the exact moment. While I can recall learning how to read, it’s harder to pinpoint when I first began writing, or...
Reaching this point has taken years. While I always dreamed of it, I never imagined I’d wake up on a Monday and spend my morning answering emails about my stories.
In the complex landscape of mental health, there is a concept that is frequently ignored, rarely discussed, and profoundly underestimated. I am taking a risk by writing about...
Dealing with mental health challenges and then going back to work after a difficult episode is tough enough. But returning to a workplace where your desk has been relocated,...
Humans are remarkable beings, all of us sharing this same Earth as we navigate our lives. Some of us struggle to survive, while others simply exist. One thing about humans has...
Waking up on a Saturday, I usually spring out of bed, ready to go. I stretch, make coffee, grab my vape, and head to the terrace. From there I watch people playing tennis on the...
This has happened to me many times, and I can’t ignore it any longer. I want to name it, if only to see whether others recognise it too. Let’s call it a phantom appetite.
Mental health has become a prominent issue, amplified by the pandemic and its long shadow. Support groups now exist across countless platforms, offering spaces where those...
Lately, something has felt off. I think it’s because I’ve been taking something for granted — something vital, even though it seemed simple. I treated it as a given, not a...
My wife and I occasionally take time off together. We plan it carefully, trying to overlap our leave while remaining mindful of our colleagues — especially those with children,...
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