Empathy
What makes empathy?
Break-up
Operation
Stagnation
Frustration
Surgery
Negligence
Harassment
Ennui
Betrayal
Failure
Bereavment
Guilt
Rejection
Your pain is mine too.
What makes empathy?
Break-up
Operation
Stagnation
Frustration
Surgery
Negligence
Ennui
Betrayal
Failure
Bereavment
Guilt
Rejection
Your pain is mine too.
A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu GuoMy rating: 4 of 5 stars First, there’s the name. This is not an actual dictionary. Though each chapter does begin with the definition of a word and explores the concept in some manner through it. The title is very clever, very…
The Non-relationship because… The Non-conversation because… The Non-boyfriend because… The Non-breakup because… When did we ever say anything about getting together? *Latin for “It does not follow”. Just like men and relationships. Hmph.
This was based on a writing exercise on a secret: “Always dreamed of being a lead guitarist and performing with Sting”. So I tapped my inner Rockstar.
I’ve been taking tentative steps towards normal life (or whatever that looks like) in 2021. Is this a rebirth?
The word ‘toxic’ has become a slur to use to attack, rather than a tool to reflect on what one needs.
I made a gameplan for my life at 17. Nothing went according to that plan. Most of all, I didn’t even think to wish for some of the bounty.
Before we know, all these dots connect and we reach one of the extremes !!