humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
How To: Change Your Perception
12:08. Eight minutes past closing. Eight minutes of sitting on a bench awaiting Chyna. A few weeks or months ago, I would have left irritated at five after. I don’t like sitting still. But, suddenly I wasn’t in a hurry. Suddenly it was a quiet cool night and the sky was black blue, and there were just less than five stars shining in it. It was alright and I was patient. I found myself just going with it frequently; letting the routine be broken along whatever cracks it had and waiting to see what might come crawling out. It was unnerving at first. After the first time I moved out of state. And after the second. And right before moving for the third time. In my mind the words, “but I’m learning so much,” were forming and I was already laughing at myself out loud. It was something to get used to, it was unnerving as hell, but I was getting used to it or so I kept telling myself. I looked at the white pizza box titling on the iron bench next to me. I knew she would show, anyhow; she was hungry and I knew that hunger.
By Danielle Dragani8 years ago in Humans
Journal (May 9 - June 9)
May 9, 2018 So, I got a job at Sonic. I am so happy that I have a job. It means I will be able to help D more and be able to actually get things I need. I miss D though. Since I have a job, I can only go see him when I have days off. I can't go over and see him for two weeks like I want to. It is so hard to not see him. I relax fully when I am with him. I sleep so much easier with him.
By Jasmin Eddy8 years ago in Humans
4 Things You Should Stop Judging
We live in a world where we forget that the way we carry ourselves and our beliefs will either be accepted or rejected. Whether social media, smartphones, or the world wide web are the culprits, the fact is that maybe the way we act could be the reason why we "offend" everyone. Maybe it's our own thoughts and needs to voice our opinions that seem—at least, in our own mind—to be morally correct.
By Cassandra Fawley8 years ago in Humans
Journal (Oct. 24 - Nov. 5, 2017)
Oct. 24, 2017 It has been a month since I have seen D. I have been having a lot more nightmares lately. I miss him. It is hard to sleep without him near. Usually, I fall asleep much faster with him near. I know I sound needy but in truth, he helps me without realizing it.
By Jasmin Eddy8 years ago in Humans
Journal (Sept. 30 - Oct. 21, 2017)
Sep 30, 2017 I may have just ruined what D and I have. Fuck, I am such an idiot. I haven't gotten my birth control shot yet. In my body I have more testosterone, so taking the shot helps me get my hormones. Without it, my emotions go all over.
By Jasmin Eddy8 years ago in Humans
Manipulative People and Personalities
People with personality disorders such as narcissism are manipulative. It is the nature of the beast they deal with. Very often, narcissists will not go to therapy until their whole veneer collapses when their life turns into shambles before their very eyes. Sociopaths can only keep a front so long, and narcissistic people have a sense of entitlement about everything. Manipulators found in the book, In Sheep’s Clothing. Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People, by George Simon Jr. have major problems in the following areas, “1. When fighting is fair and necessary. 2. Allowing themselves to concede since they do anything to win. 3. They learn to fight underhanded, in a secretive manner. 4. They cannot tolerate submitting to authority. 5. They feel entitled to anything and everything. 6. They have disdain for weakness in other people and have not learned much about empathy” (53-54).
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Humans
The Psychology of Abuse
I’ve recently encountered cyber-bullying targeting domestic violence survivors among people I considered friends. I read the sentence, “I have no sympathy for a grown adult who won’t walk away,” that an actual human person wrote, and worse things.
By Hecate Jones8 years ago in Humans
The Place We Call Home
Many people on this beautiful, miraculous planet that has been taken advantage of for so many centuries don't know what is really out there in the wild. What do you think about when someone refers to the word "nature"? Do you think about flowers or apple trees? Do you think about insects or sea animals? Or do you truly wonder, what is really out there?
By Natalie G.8 years ago in Humans
Romantic Scenarios
I was talking to a friend the other night and we were talking about our celebrity crushes, we both ended up talking about Emma Stone (La La Land, Birdman) and how gorgeous she is. He ended up telling me that we'd make a good couple and when things like that are told to me when it comes me being paired with a gorgeous woman, my mind tends to think about moments where I'd do something.
By Don Anderson II8 years ago in Humans
