Psychological
Why Do We Project Our Frustrations Onto Others?
Synopsis: Ever wondered why your minor annoyances seem to manifest as massive issues with those around you? Dive into the fascinating world of psychological projection. This article explores how our internal frustrations are often projected onto others, skewing our perceptions and relationships. Through a blend of humour and insight, we uncover the reasons behind this common behaviour and offer a path to better self-awareness and more harmonious interactions.
By Rafael Fiuzaabout a year ago in Fiction
take me under
From the doorway of the ship’s hospital wing, Serean Wiloh looks perfectly normal to James. James doesn’t know why there had to be a big spectacle about the whole incident, really, when the other boy is clearly doing just fine. He looks rather forlorn and pathetic at the moment, sure—staring out the ship window at the bobbing sea, a blank, unreadable expression on his face—but that’s to be expected from Wiloh.
By angela hepworthabout a year ago in Fiction
Fierce Tears. Content Warning.
I don't know how, but, mother, you are alive again. I have mourned you for two years. I have wept and cursed at what happened to you. I have raged at the callous systems and careless politicians who created a living hell and then imprisoned you there, where your body curled and withered, a prison within a prison, condemned to a suffocating descent towards a choking death, terrified and alone.
By Addison Alderabout a year ago in Fiction
The Morro Angler
Jay grew up in a foggy coastal town with a huge rock at the end of the harbor that he thought resembled an old flaky chocolate Hershey’s kiss. However, in elementary school, he learned that the great Spanish explorer, Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo named it Morro Rock which means crown shaped mountain in Spanish. Later while in high school he recalled a local native American student in his class correcting the teacher about who truly founded it. She emphatically exclaimed to the class,
By Tony Martelloabout a year ago in Fiction
Unopened letter
The sky was always a brilliant blue. A letter—just sitting there, unopened, on the kitchen countertop. Armino’s collar jingled as he sniffed around the half-heartedly packed cartons, searching for any hint of his absent owners, but the house was quiet. The drooping ferns and wilted Calathea plants—she had forgotten they ever existed. His muddy shoes, caked with the grime of untrodden paths, rested by the door, with several illegally purchased 5-milligram Percocet pills crushed beneath them. The wind chimes hung motionless today. A shattered vase lay neglected on the floor. Their laughter had once inundated this cozy, dimly lit space. The faded sepia-toned Polaroid of their first vacation together was now crumpled and discarded in the trash.
By Sidra Anjumabout a year ago in Fiction
The smiling cost the Gambia . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The Gambia, often referred to as "The Smiling Coast of Africa," is renowned for its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and hospitable people. As the smallest country on mainland Africa, The Gambia stretches like a narrow finger along the Gambia River and is bordered by Senegal on three sides. Its reputation as a peaceful and friendly nation has made it an attractive destination for tourists seeking sun, sand, and a taste of West African culture. However, while tourism brings significant economic benefits, it also presents various challenges that the country must navigate to ensure sustainable development.
By Momodou Y.A Jallowabout a year ago in Fiction
