Jacob Mascarenhas
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Welcome to my sanctuary of words, where stories find depth, poems weave emotions, and reflections unveil untold truths. I share thoughts and experiences, offering understanding, empathy, and hope in a world that often feels broken.
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Glimmers of Hope...
Dear Readers, I sat at my small wooden table, the same one that had seen countless lonely breakfasts. The sunlight crept through the curtains, teasing the room with warmth I couldn’t quite feel. The movie A Man Called Otto played softly on my TV for the fourth time this month. I had written a small article on this movie (August 31st on my Blog will share a link below) and how amazing it is. I wasn’t watching it as much as I was absorbing it, letting its story drape over me like a familiar coat. Otto's grief and isolation mirrored my own except Otto had loved and lost, while I felt I had been discarded and forgotten.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Families
Friend? Friend? Who What Where Friend?
Dear Readers, What is a friend? That question has echoed in my mind for years, turning over like a rock in the dirt, never finding its rightful place. You see, I thought I knew what a friend was someone who listens, who shares, who stands by your side no matter what. But now, I’m not so sure. Now, I wonder if the word "friend" has become a currency, a tool used to gain something from others, and I wonder if I’ve been the one who’s always given, always trusted, and always believed that a friend is someone who should never use you.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Humans
The Pauper’s Shadow...
Dear Readers, I don’t remember the day I became invisible to the world, but I know the moment it felt real. One day, I was just another face in the crowd someone with a place to belong, with purpose in my heart, and dreams that didn’t feel so far out of reach. And then, I became a pauper, discarded like the crumpled scraps of paper that line the gutter.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Families
A Walk into the Waves...
Dear Readers, Life often brings us to our knees, doesn’t it? There are moments when the weight of it all feels too much, when the light at the end of the tunnel seems impossibly far. I want to share with you a story one deeply personal and profoundly moving that began on a quiet day in a café and led me to the shore of a new beginning.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Humans
The Fragile Meaning of Love in Today's World...
Dear Readers, Falling in love can feel magical for some and terrifying for others. It’s supposed to be a bond built on trust, respect, and mutual care. But in today’s world, where words often feel hollow, the phrase “I love you” can seem like it has lost its meaning. People say it out of convenience rather than conviction, leaving many wondering if love itself has become a scam. If I told you that love doesn’t exist anymore, would you agree? Has the essence of Romeo and Juliet disappeared, swept away like leaves in the wind? It’s frightening to think about falling in love because, for many, love doesn’t feel like anything anymore.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Humans
The End...
Dear Readers, Even when my mom passed away, I used to check up on my father when he was alone. He would always say, “Jacob, I am alone, it looks like the house is coming to eat me.” I didn’t understand what he meant back then, But I knew it was just his way of expressing grief or loneliness. But after my dad passed away I now know, sitting in this quiet room with nothing but my thoughts, I know exactly what he meant. The walls feel alive, closing in on me, suffocating me with memories I’d rather forget.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Humans
Adultery in Today’s World: A Reflection on Validation and Betrayal...
Dear Readers, In the movie Troy, the exchange between Achilles and Hector exposes the bitter realities of war, love, and betrayal. Achilles’ cutting remark about Paris’s reputation for charming other men’s wives serves as a powerful metaphor for the erosion of trust and fidelity. These themes, while set in ancient times, resonate deeply in today’s world, where adultery has become alarmingly common and casual, a reflection of societal changes and the growing hunger for validation.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Families
The Silent Killers: How Narcissists Destroy Lives
Dear Readers, Every day, we hear the heartbreaking news: men and women take their own lives, leaving behind shattered families and communities. These tragedies are often attributed to depression, stress, or mental illness. Yet beneath these labels lies a darker truth one we rarely discuss. Behind many of these stories are individual narcissists, abusers, and enablers who push their victims to the brink, driving them to make that tragic choice.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Families
A Writer’s Truth
Dear Readers, Writing has always been more than just a skill for me; it’s been my refuge, a deeply personal act of self-expression. Every word I write feels like a fragment of my thoughts, emotions, and experiences that I struggle to voice aloud. But there’s a cost to putting so much of myself into my writing. When people doubt the authenticity of my words or, worse, dismiss them altogether, it doesn’t just sting it feels like they’re questioning my very existence.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in BookClub
The Million-Dollar Man...
The Million-Dollar Man I sat at my desk, staring at a blank page. The weight of my thoughts pressed heavily on me, whispering words of inadequacy. “What am I even worth?” I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper. The question lingered in the air, heavy and unanswered.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Humans
A Quiet Goodbye...
Dear Readers, It had been Snowing relentlessly all day, drumming against the windowpane with a rhythmic ferocity that mirrored my thoughts. Sitting on the edge of my unmade bed, I stared at the floor, the stillness around me punctuated by the hum of a world that felt distant and irrelevant.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Horror
"Cupid’s Confused Assistant"
Dear Readers, It’s the end of January, and the world seems to have already dipped itself into a vat of pink and red glitter. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while most people are busy getting ready for their big romantic gestures, I, Jacob, am bracing myself for yet another February 14th sans Valentine. And trust me, that’s not even the funniest part of the story.
By Jacob Mascarenhas12 months ago in Humor
