I almost joined a cult once. Not the robe-wearing, moon-worshipping kind. A softer one. More… socially acceptable. The kind that gathers quietly around the belief that truth should always be softened to protect people. It sounded noble. Empathetic. “Don’t say the hard thing—it’ll hurt them.” “Better to leave as the villain—at least then they can […]
Unburdened
Marc: My friend wrote back. Not much. Just enough. Said he got home, thanked me for the message, said it helped. That he’d adapt it to his own feelings. And then something unexpected— He apologized. “Sorry if the conversation made you a bit uneasy.” Funny how even hard conversations can come wrapped in kindness. And […]
Return to the Spiral, Marc
Hi. Marc here. Finally. If you’re reading this, you probably noticed—I missed a few. days. It wasn’t intentional. It wasn’t poetic. It wasn’t strategic. It was… heartbreak. Not the break-up kind. The kind that happens quietly, inside your own chest, when you realize you’re still carrying old ghosts. Still reacting to shadows. Still wanting to […]