reflection
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Every Life Deserves to be More Than a Footnote
PS (at the top). Most people skim. Please don’t. Not this time. Every now and then, I find myself revisiting old music. Not just the familiar background noise of nostalgia, but something deeper. The kind of music that used to mean something before algorithms and playlists decided what we should hear. The Forgotten Ones: When…
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Why I Say Hello to Dogs Before People
When I see a dog, my instinct is to say hello. Same with cats, or even horses. They get my attention straight away, usually with a smile and a bit of fuss. When I see a person, it’s different. My first thought is often to look away, avoid eye contact, and keep walking. Not because…
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Me Too Without the Microphone – The Pain That Lingers
In Summary: This piece isn’t just about one man’s bruised ego or a careless insult. It’s about how a single thoughtless comment can reopen the wounds of decades-old abuse. I was mocked by someone who knew exactly how fragile I once was, and it sent me straight back to the frightened boy I’d spent a…