Jan Matejko’s 1862 painting Stańczyk offers an exploration of what it means to have high functioning depression. In solitary the figure of a jester. Traditionally…
The asylum process for refugees is often portrayed through statistics and policy debates, but behind the headlines are deeply personal stories of fear, resilience, and…
Family systems are often viewed as sources of unity, support, and protection. However, this ideal is not always the reality. In some cases, family dynamics…
Last year, a 14-year-old boy began withdrawing from others. He spent hours on his phone, and his academic performance plummeted. Alarmed, his parents limited his…
In 1888, John William Waterhouse created a painting inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem The Lady of Shalott. The art piece captures a moment of…
The silent scream echoes through the night, As the darkness descends and the world loses light, A cry for help that nobody can hear, A…
Loneliness has a way of distorting reality—making you feel like no one sees you, no one understands. Twenty One Pilots’ Friend, Please is a raw,…
I sat across from my mother, watching her navigate another day of caring for my grandparents. Her weariness had become a familiar backdrop in my…
Stevie Smith (1902-1971) was an English poet and essayist known for her unique and morbid prose style. Stevie was cautious not to be exposed to…
The struggle with self confidence is one that many can relate to. With so many beauty standards we become our greatest critics. We scrutinize ourselves…
