friendship
C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
The Retribution of the Stagnant Axis
To interfere with the structural laws of a developing current is to invite a very specific, calculated form of psychological desolation. In the architecture of human progression, there is a common delusion among small-board actors that they can permanently stall the climate of another room simply by withholding their presence, stretching out response times, or constructing elaborate silences designed to induce a perpetual freeze. They treat the emotional development of another person like a vault they can lock from the outside, using their petty manipulation tactics as a prop to sustain the illusion of an untouchable sovereignty. But the mechanics of growth do not operate on the terms of a fragile ego. When you attempt to trap a living current inside a sterile laboratory filter, you do not stop the expansion—you merely build a pressure cooker that will ultimately blow its own seams.
By Syl De'Vilabout 9 hours ago in Humans
The Architecture of True Safe Passage
The Architecture of True Safe Passage The Ultimate Declaration of Receptive Majesty and Uncompromised Safety To love deeply is an act of profound sovereignty, but to choose exactly where that love lands is an act of ultimate power. For a long time, the world teaches women that giving ourselves away means scattering our energy into the wind, hoping someone will catch it, or building complex mazes to protect a vault from the unworthy. But true vulnerability is not a game of strategy. It does not thrive in tension, in the calculated delays of text messages, or in the cold, hyper-vigilant spaces where you have to constantly scan the room for threats. True emotional surrender requires a clean climate—an unshakeable foundation built on absolute, uncompromised safety.
By Syl De'Vilabout 10 hours ago in Humans
Sagittarius Woman and Libra Man Compatibility Score
A Sagittarius woman and Libra man can develop a connection filled with laughter, stimulating conversations, and exciting experiences. Both often enjoy exploring new ideas, meeting people, and discovering what life has to offer.
By Inspire and Funa day ago in Humans
The Girl Who Won't Shut the Fuck Up
I don't like talking about myself. It doesn't really benefit my health. I'd rather talk about my kids and J, But Sasha asked, so what can I say? I don't conform to beauty standards, 'Cos that shit is designed by bastards. I'm me, and I'm learning to love me. If you do or don't, it don't bother me. I'm a riot girl, firecracker in a short bod. I write, sing, create, mom, wife like a god. With the S, in all kinds of crazy kinds of dress, I shoot for best and don't settle for anything less. I'm the fiercest defender of my friends, And I'm trying to follow those trends When it comes to advocating for myself. My beautiful little family are my real wealth. Do you like my creepy little dolls? Want them creeping up your halls? You've heard about triple threats, But I don't fit into easy neat sets. If you like your poetry with a bite And find tight rhymes a delight, If you like honesty served raw And songs of horrors I saw, Come sit and witness something Bigger than just random writing. I've taken down my boundaries And called time on all my enemies. For all the shit they put me through, An unflattering accounting, their due. I am the girl that won't shut the fuck up. I am the girl whose time is now. Back up! Step to me with kindness and warmth, With acceptance, and sit by my hearth, And you'll have no better friend, believe, Because in my circle, you will never leave. Just make sure you give me all the Monsters give me all the Monsters give me all the Monsters Just give me all the fucking Monsters Honestly, Sara Wilson is one of my best friends on Vocal. I can't remember the exact time when we became proper friends, but when I ran my long-running and successful series Vocal Deep Cuts and made efforts to include everyone, I featured one of Sara's fun little poems for one of her dolls. I was honoured to have the chance to help get her more reads, as I was with all those I featured. I mean, it helps that she is kind and has a wicked sense of humour. But I had recently lost my Nonna, and at the time hers was poorly, so we had Italian cultural experiences with matriarchal relatives. Fast forward a couple of years of both of us honing our skills, and all that work and effort has been kind to us. I always thought she was a good writer and thought she was maybe hiding a little. So I was incredibly proud and blown away after things went quiet in the Wilson camp and she came back with a bang. On a journey of self-discovery, development and growth. Writing, yes, doing art, but also turning poetry into songs, songs into multimedia projects with actual budgets and production values. Whether you look at it as a work ethic thing or as a therapeutic thing, it's admirable. She's been shooting her honest truths and finding liberation from all the shit that's held her back. As a parent, from our discussions, I know she's got a strong, firm but loving head on her shoulders, and she's determined to ensure her kids have a polar opposite experience to her own. She didn't want to do anything for Sasha's challenge because she finds it hard to write about herself. So I basically offered to ghostwrite it for her. My original plan was to write it, then send it to her so she could pass it off as her own, hehe. The poem above is what I concocted. But, alas, contrary to a lot of childish rumours and whispers, she's not a cheat (I am not sure how she could be) and is not part of a clique, and said, "I'm not fucking cheating, Paul, you bald-headed fucktard!" I mean, I am paraphrasing, but it's close enough to what she really said. So here I am posting it, as a sorta joint unofficial side quest for Sasha's challenge, but not quite. She has done one for me, which is testimony to her love for any chance to be creative and build up the community. I know I am by no means the only one shooting her praises and supporting her, or who has been touched by her generosity when it comes to reads and feedback. I know this is just a daft and probably really unimportant corner of the internet to anyone outside its bubble, but a Vocal without Sara Wilson would be a much colder place. We have a riot in the comments so often, and when we're not taking the piss outta one another, we're talking craft and ideas, sharing experiences of our partners and children, and she is often one (there are a few, so don't feel I'm highlighting her and not you—and fuck off, that rhymed) of the first to check in with me if I write something particularly raw. So, I figured it was fine Sara had a bit of a boost. Three cheers for the talented girl who will never shut the fuck up again!
By Paul Stewart2 days ago in Humans
To the Queer Person on the Bundang Line
The weather in Korea turned dry and suffocating. The bitter cold bit my skin until the heaters of the subway station kicked on. I tore off my scarf, mimicking the other passengers struggling to find relief while we waited for the next subway car.
By Kera Hollow2 days ago in Humans
Capricorn Woman and Libra Man Compatibility Score
A Capricorn woman and Libra man may be attracted to each other precisely because they approach life differently. Capricorn tends to be practical, focused, and determined to build a secure future. Libra is often sociable, diplomatic, and drawn to beauty, companionship, and balanced relationships.
By Inspire and Fun3 days ago in Humans
