On February 8, 2015, Natasha McKenna—a 37-year-old offender who suffered from mental illness—died following an incident in which she was tasered four times by law…
The song “Otherside” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, chronicles Anthony Kiedis’ experiences with drug addiction and the “slide” from recovery back into addiction. In…
Taking a moment to reflect on our lives can sometimes be a source of anxiety, especially when considering our existence in finite terms. The famous…
Why does losing a pet feel like losing a family member? This short video investigates the unique grief that follows the death of a pet,…
“Killed by the Dark” is a poem by Ricky Silva, an inmate in solitary confinement at Florida State Prison serving a life sentence. Silva has…
Artist P!nk wrote the song “Beam me up” about a close friend who lost her young child. The lyrics reflect on her friend’s grief and…
Once a patriotic and willing recruit of the British army and decorated twice for his incredible acts of bravery during the first world war, Military…
Death comes unexpectedly. As City University of New York professor Massimo Pigliucci once said, “You can evade taxes. But so far, you can’t evade death.”…
The song “Her Last Words” by Courtney Parker addresses the topics of depression, self-harm, and suicide from the perspective of a girl who is experiencing…
“The Morning After I Killed Myself” is a poem by 22-year old Meggie Royer, who writes at Writings for Winter. She has two published poetry…
