Independence is praised, but at what cost? Behind the stoic silence and solo strength lies a deeper story, one of survival, not freedom.

Somewhere between boyhood and manhood, many men lose the language of friendship. We’re taught to be silent, to be strong, but at what cost?

What even is creativity in an age where we’re told to make something every day just to stay visible? Once upon a time, creation was divine—an act of devotion, discipline, and depth. Today, it’s a never-ending sprint to please an algorithm that never remembers your name. This piece is a meditation on what we’ve lost—from Renaissance patience to digital burnout—and why the culture of content creation might be killing the very thing it claims to celebrate.

What does ADHD feel like in a world that profits off your distraction? It’s like drowning in noise but still hearing your name in the distance. In the age of endless notifications, infinite scroll, and urgent productivity, attention isn’t just currency—it’s a battleground. This piece explores the fractured focus of neurodivergence, the weight of surviving capitalism, and why being “wired differently” might actually be a hidden strength—if only the world would slow down long e