We’re taught to “make it work” no matter what—but sometimes that advice does more harm than good. A sardonic look at endurance, failure, and knowing when to walk away.
Tag: trauma
The Day Off That Wasn’t Just a Movie
A nostalgic trip to see Ferris Bueller on the big screen turns into a deeper reflection on memory, marriage, and the dangerous pressure to “make it work” at all costs.
More Death and Dying
Grief isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet, complicated, and uncomfortable—especially when the person you’re supposed to mourn was never really part of your life.
The Life You Can’t Move Back To
Some losses aren’t people—they’re entire versions of your life. This is about learning to move forward when there’s no path back.