Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Sophia's Choice
She had the same routine as most mothers she knew. She woke up each day and did what was expected of her, in the same order as the day before. Dropping the kids off on the way to work, she looked like every other mom in the drop off lane.
By Rebecca Ann Christlieb5 years ago in Psyche
Make note of your pacifiers.
As our province descended into yet another lockdown due to Covid-19, we all felt the pressures coming in on us. I woke up with such a bad headache from the stress and the unknowns, it pierced behind my eyeballs. Many of us would reach for our greatest comforts throughout a pandemic, understandably so. We reach for them in normal life when we aren’t finding ourselves in the midsts of a global pandemic. The stresses that Covid-19 has brought along with it have merely magnified the common soothers we use, making their presence and purpose that much more necessary, that much more in demand; just because we are adults does not mean that we don’t need comforts to make it through the day too.
By Laura M.5 years ago in Psyche
Booze and Me
It’s hard to know where to begin a story about a relationship you’ve been a part of nearly your whole life. Like the one I’ve had with alcohol.
By Sherry McGuinn5 years ago in Psyche
How To Let Go Of The "What If" Fear
This article was originally published at rochizalani.com I was uncertain whether or not to write this article. There were many, many (oh God, SO MANY) ‘What ifs?’ in my head before beginning that I wrote the first sentence 20 times. I wanted it to be juicy enough to hold your attention, yet mysterious enough for you to want to read more.
By Rochi Zalani5 years ago in Psyche
Acceptance
Sometimes, I think acceptance is the hardest part. Accepting that you have a problem. Accepting that you need help. Accepting that there are things out of your control. And sometimes, accepting that you can't make others accept that they need help.
By Aspen R.B5 years ago in Psyche
The Face of Depression
Neon hair, facial stars, colorful makeup. I go through an elaborate process to play make believe that I am okay and everything will be fine. I’m not only lying to myself, but to everyone who loves and cares about me.
By Rhiannon Brown Reeves5 years ago in Psyche
"A True Sociopath"
I know that everyday life for the average person is hard. It's downright difficult to make money, provide for a family, and balance a schedule. In addition, constantly filtering your emotions through the accepted purifier of social norms is an unending task. For the run of the mill Tom, Dick, and Harry life is a constant struggle.
By Fabricating Fiction5 years ago in Psyche
Because Rock Bottom has a basement
Imagine, for a moment, that you've never really felt comfortable with who you are. It could be because you feel like you've failed at everything you've tried, or because you were never satisfied with the level of success you did achieve. It could be because you've had thoughts and emotions that make you feel different from other people, particularly if you feel that you aren't as good or as lovable as others. Or perhaps you were actually told, or shown, that you were no good, worthless, or that you existed just to meet other people’s needs.
By Tenielle5 years ago in Psyche
Baby chicks
The story you are about to read is about the time I put a baby chick in a microwave. I acknowledge that it wasn't the best thing to do but there is more to the story than you think. Before you jump to any conclusions grant me an opportunity to explain myself.
By Mahonry Franco5 years ago in Psyche
The Worst Wish
I wish my daughter had cancer. That sounds just awful, I know. And as awful as it sounds, it’s ten times worse to have that thought bouncing around your head. Then multiply that awfulness by 100, once you put it out in to the world. But I promise, I’m not the worst father in the world. I’m also not suffering from Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
By Gregg Hirshberg5 years ago in Psyche
Have You Ever Been a Stranger to Your Self?
We think we know ourselves, or that we should. I mean, we live inside, we are the ones who move our steps, our lips, our hands to grasp the world and yet… how much do we even trust ourselves? Am I alone or is there others who can admit, who can just look and say: I am a stranger to myself?
By Moni V.5 years ago in Psyche
Bell Let's Talk - About The “Pluses” of Tourette
This article was originally posted on www.tourette.ca and is re-published here by the original author. This article was published on January 28th, 2021 for #BellLetsTalk Day and remains the property of Tourette Canada.
By Simon J. Spencer5 years ago in Psyche