Over the years, many people have told me that I’m comfortable to talk to. I think that’s because of an important life skill I believe others should learn, too. What is it?
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A blog series where The Deranged Writer shares a quote that he needs to keep in mind. The quote can come from someone he knows in real life or from any form of media (e.g. series, music, book).
Another Conversation Among Deranged Writers II: Notes to Self XXXI
2019
One humid yet emotionally cold afternoon, I was missing someone more than usual, even though it had been months since our bridge burned. And then I remembered it was that person’s birthday. I thought it wouldn’t hurt to send a simple, casual greeting for the occasion, so I pulled my phone, quickly texted it, and went on with my normally depressing day.
Past midnight, after pigging out on my third plate of baked macaroni in four hours, I took my nightly medicine and dozed off. There, I was teleported to a part of dreamland I’d never been before, and I’m a pretty vivid dreamer. I entered this almost-vast coliseum-like courtroom with chains covering the ceiling, and people were in their chairs like confident judges. After a minute, my eyes became much clearer: the ones in their seats were alternate versions of me.
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Notes to Self XXIX & XXX
Since yesterday, I have had a big ball of fuming frustration in my chest, and tonight I need to let it out. This is a double-feature Notes to Self.
Trigger warning: Themes of mental illness and anxiety. Please be advised.
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