Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Happiness is my purpose
So,As a suicide survivor and burn survivor ,I dare to mention a divine friendship with myself. I was always scared afraid of life ,and I never wanted to be anything ,I've suffered in ways few will ever know ,I've been drugged and raped ,I've been robbed at gunpoint ,and yes I attempted suicide by fire ,and spent 89 days in a hospital . I've also been institutionalized before ,and that is hell .
By Robert mackenna5 years ago in Psyche
Because I Said So.
Because I said so. Man those words grated on me. I could feel the indignation churning in my chest, bubbling up into a scream. I held it in for the sake of those around me not privy to my internal turmoil. I ground my teeth together as I made my way across the grounds to where my car was parked, its dull yellow paint tempting me with a chance of brief solace.
By Obsidian Words5 years ago in Psyche
It Was A Long Time Coming: Mental Breakdown, Hospitalization and Road to Recovery, Part 1
PART 1 TW: suicide and suicide ideation, police mention, hospital mention, abuse mention, generally upsetting themes. In April 2017, I had a mental breakdown, and attempted suicide for the third time since December 2016.
By Lee Johnston 5 years ago in Psyche
That Time I Lived In A Nudist Community With Aliens?!
I guess the truth is the title is not quite how it sounds, yes I lived in a “nudist community” but it was much more complex than simply just that. On my travels to the other end of the world, deep in the madness of Melbourne city, I started to grow tired of the hustle and bustle of city life.
By Merrie Tucker5 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Addiction
When most people think about addiction they usually think about issues such as alcohol or drugs which are probably the two most common forms of addictive behavior in society today, an addict is basically anybody who turns to something which they feel gives them instant gratification or some other kind of reward or helps them escape from their actual reality. Usually, this will go hand in hand with a sense of them feeling low self esteem even though in many cases, they can often seem confident on the outside.
By T. S. Michaels5 years ago in Psyche
