A cool strip of light slides across my arm, searching for the hidden path of a vein. I feel the gentle press of the needle, then only a soft pull, as if the earth itself has drawn back. In that quiet pause, I remember her last breath: the pale room where hope once lingered, machines … Continue reading Rainfall in the Quiet Hours
Every generation sees the world through the lens of its own struggles. Those who have endured hardship often look upon those who have not with a mix of pride and frustration. “We suffered, we toiled, we endured. Why don’t they have to?”But this is the wrong question. The real question is: “Wasn’t this the goal?”The … Continue reading Tomorrow Was Meant to Be Brighter
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? In the wild ride that is life, where every turn brings something new, I've found myself drawn to the octopus—a creature that just gets how to roll with the punches, navigating the big, blue sea with a kind of ease that's downright inspiring. This underwater escape … Continue reading Life Lessons from an Octopus
How do hedge funds really operate, you might wonder? Well, it's basically about investing in things that can cause a company to tank.Now, could a similar approach work on a struggling political party? Just a thought for anyone up for investigating. I think it might be possible to push them into financial ruin, but I'm … Continue reading Can I hedgefund against the Tories?
MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, GRIEF, TORIES This is a tale about a dear mate, won't spill the beans on their name or where they're from, 'cause this one's pretty personal. Let me just give you the lowdown without giving away any specifics.So, we're having a chinwag with LBC playing in the background. My pal had lost … Continue reading Lost Memories, Broken Hearts
I've got this mate, known 'em since forever. They're a quiet sort, bit on the spectrum, and not feeling too great.See, they've been wrestling with the blues, and it got even worse when they lost their partner of two decades to cancer. And here's the kicker, it all happened like a flash, and their partner … Continue reading Sympathy
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