It can be hard sometimes to distinguish between a genuinely good person and a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Toxic people use a mask of feigned kindness or warmth in order to manipulate others. Or, they are attention-seeking drama queens who think the world revolves around their needs. All of us […]
Tag: human struggles
Us vs Them
It’s very easy in a world full of millions to feel at odds with one another. To stand still and say ‘I’m so different, no one understands my struggle’ or ‘I’m much better than everyone else, I’m special.’ In my novellas Every Last Thought and Psycho Girl which comprise my […]
Women vs ‘Toxic Masculinity’
Two men, both alike in romantic idealism, in classic and contemporary literature, where sexual scenes are laid. Their names: Mr Rochester and Christian Grey. These male protagonists in literature are often cited as purveyors of romantic desire among women. Cullen vs Rochester So I’ve read Jane Eyre, and I haven’t […]
No Victories In The Culture War
These past three years, ever since the presidential campaign of Trump really took off, we’ve been enshrined in a massive culture war. That’s me just stating the obvious. And it isn’t just a case of a few people arguing online anymore. It’s something that is weaving itself into advertising campaigns, […]
Acceptance is Key
Life is a series of disappointments with a few glimmers of hope and joy sprinkled in. When I was younger I remember being told the story of Pandora’s box. The gods left her a box and told her not to open it. She did, and out flew war, poverty, sickness, […]
Life sucks for all.
Gay people are ‘oppressed’ because some people think being gay is an abomination. Trans people are ‘oppressed’ because they don’t fit the gender binary. Women are ‘oppressed’ because they are controlled by men. Black people are ‘oppressed’ because they’re hated by white people. Straight white men are ‘oppressed’ because everyone […]