The song “the grudge” by Olivia Rodrigo is on her second studio album, GUTS, released in 2023. It hit over 300 million streams and is…
Sophie Wagner is a poet and short story author who was first published at the age of 16 with this very piece, “Reclaiming My Life”,…
In this startling oil painting entitled Anguish by August Friedrich Schenck, we see an ewe standing protectively over the corpse of her child, defending it…
Lizzy McAlpine, a singer, songwriter, and producer, contributes to the large body of alternative and indie wistful music. Her third studio album, “Other,” is a…
The song “Anxiety” by Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, professionally known as Doechii encompasses her lived experience with anxiousness. In an interview with Today, Doechii shares she…
Love is Blind is an ongoing Netflix reality show which recently aired its ninth and latest season. The concept introduces hopeful singles to each other…
Formed in 1987, Alice in Chains is one of the most influential grunge bands of all time. The initial lineup was centered around Layne Staley,…
Art has long been captivated by themes of death, suffering, and the tortured soul, often blurring the line between tragedy and beauty. Few works embody…
The poem The Guest House by the 13th-century poet Jalaluddin Rumi is a timeless invitation to welcome every emotion, pleasant or painful, into our lives….
I recently came across something called trypophobia which is the fear or aversion to images of uneven clusters of holes or bumps. At first, I…
The poem, “When Did I Become So Scared?” by Anita Campbell, powerfully captures the haunting moment of realizing you’re living with anxiety. Additionally, it is…
Maid (2021), based on Stephanie Land’s memoir, follows Alex, a young mother who leaves an abusive relationship with her two-year-old daughter. Played by Margaret Qualley,…
The following sculpture is created by multidisciplinary artist Charlotte Sigurdon and is a part of their “life and damage” art collection. With the use of…
Fiona Apple, an alternative artist known for her very personal and very raw illustrations on life released her second studio album titled “When The Pawn.”…
August Natterer, also known under the pseudonym Neter, was a German artist who was active during the early 20th century. Natterer is best known for…
A poem from Iris Rose’s book fragile feelings delves into some of the complex emotions that arises from experiencing a traumatic event. “My trauma did…
“Megoosa,” an acrylic painting by Robin Krasinkiewicz, is a contemporary spin on the classic figure of Medusa from Greek Mythology. Robin has always loved mythology…
The María’s an American Indie band that combines illustrations of both Spanish and English in many of their songs lead by vocalist Maria Zardoya sings…
The poem “Depression, Too, Is a Kind of Fire” is a piece by Taylor Mali. It is written from his perspective, detailing his experiences with…
Stephen Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, uses the following analogy: “Suppose you wanted to arrive at a specific location in central…
