I Wish I’d Spent More Time With My Friends Before The Pandemic
This pandemic has made me realize how much I took my friends for granted while searching for romance. I never would’ve thought that my craving for platonic touch could be more intense than the erotic. By Love Akinkunle The last person I
‘Train To Busan’ Teaches Us The Necessity of Empathy During A Pandemic
Train to Busan cautions us against what can happen when we don't care about other people, both personally and politically. It’s a reminder to actively practice empathy, especially when lives are at stake.
Social Distancing Is A Good Time To Learn What Introversion Is and Isn’t
Introversion is not synonymous with isolationism, nor does it magically make us immune to the weight of what is currently happening in the world. "In our society, the ideal self is bold, gregarious, and comfortable in the spotlight. We like to
I Found Happiness During A Pandemic And Then Grappled With The Guilt
Even after watching my life be a shit-show for four years, it’s truly weird to be gifted with the happiness of this magnitude in the middle of a pandemic. CW: mention of abuse I am… technically doing really well. This is not a
What It’s Like To Have OCD During A Pandemic
As the world rushes to buy hospital masks and latex gloves, my OCD has made me feel like I am in on some kind of secret: the true cost of fear and panic. TW/CW: this article mentions suicidal ideation By Gloria Oladipo These