Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Suddenly alive.
Alive, light reflrects thought glass like eyes. Sight reminds of where home resides. Hear the rolling engines, as working-class rise.
- Top Story - July 2022
Pillows, Comfort Objects, and the Elephant in the Room
At my last counseling session, I asked my counselor for a throw pillow perched on a chair. As she handed it over, she called it her "elephant in the room" pillow, so clients can acknowledge hard issues in their lives. The elephant pillow is one large blob with flappy ears and a stuffed trunk. It has soft fabric that's soothing to rub too.
Eileen DavisPublished 2 years ago in Psyche An Introduction To An Introduction
Dear Diary, LOL! Let me just first start out by apologizing. You know, I have been apologizing my entire life, not an exaggeration! I don't need to apologize, I need to STOP apologizing! I have gotten so good at turning everything into being my fault I don't even realize I am doing it anymore. Let's not start here in the middle, is 34 middle aged? Side bar, technically 50ish is middle aged now because, aren't people living till 100? Jeez, I have so much more time, it feels so daunting. That feeling is only temporary, I'm going through a thing. SHHH, Let me feel depressed while I work through it all with you.
Sofie BatesPublished 2 years ago in Psychethe household.
sitting here in despair, while I write this story with constant tears rolling down my face. I ask myself everyday heavy heartedly, "why me? " " why do I have to go through this?" its just as if the pain had a toll on me. I'm only 16, I should be somewhere having fun with my friends but yet, here I am in my dark room writing about my hurt. I know that living in this HOUSEHOLD will only bring me pain, with my mom toxic actions, my siblings dreadful, and deceitful ways. Sometimes I feel as if I deserve to feel this way, but that's only because of my mother belittling ways. My mother come off as this kind, caring women to other people in her space, yet she's an imposter in my eyes. I am her only child that feels this way about her because I'm the one she hates the most.
kimora morrisPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHow Being The Daughter of a Narcissistic Father Affected My Sex Life
First of all, I am not a sex addict; to the contrary actually. I used sex to find something that I was desperately missing during my childhood: connection to a human being.
The Gloomy House
My eyes feel a cool breeze as my best friend removes her moist, sticky hands from my face. I slowly open one eye, and as my top eyelashes are slowly separating from my bottom, I see what looks like an icy blue box. I quickly opened the other eye, and there lay the most beautiful box in the world. The box is so blue that it would become one with the Caribbean sea. On top of the box, there was a bow that was so silky and like milk, it was almost tempting to eat.
Belle LuisPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHallways
I am a hallway away from that class. Yesterday, I was grieving in that class, and now, today, I would rather die than step foot anywhere near that class. I want to hide away and leave this toxic air. This air that everyone had to breathe. Not just anyone, but disgraceful, mean, arrogant, and high-maintenance people. I hated this air. The smell of rich boy cologne, Victoria's Secret perfume, overconfidence, and money. I do not deserve to breathe this air. The smell of the rich. I always hated it. It made me feel like I don’t belong, for I only know the smell of grease, hatred, and poverty.
Belle LuisPublished 2 years ago in PsycheIn a world full of anxiety
Since I was in my teens, I have always felt this feeling of overwhelming tingles in my chest. I found myself seeking help for the sensation and it was severe anxiety. Since then, I have been taking medication for it. I am not in my 30’s and am seeking more than my medication to help me. After Covid hit us all, I basically lost myself and who I was! Then, I found other ways to cope with my anxiety. Writing my feelings and journaling more, being closer to nature and enjoying every moment the universe had to give, and prayer!
Yvonne DardenPublished 2 years ago in PsycheThe Psychology Of Weather
Do you take the weather for granted? Just regard it as a ho-hum minor detail? Like if it’s cold, should I wear an extra layer of clothes, a heavier coat? If it looks like rain, bring an umbrella? If it’s snow, time to break out the real heavy cold-weather gear, maybe some warm boots? I used to be that way too.
Michaela Coel's Misfits is a triumph of inclusion
Michaela Coel made Emmy-winning history on September 2021 for best writing in a limited series for "I May Destroy You". The Ghanaian-born British poet, musician, actress, screenwriter, director and producer delves into the writing process of the acclaimed HBO series in this memoir "Misfits: A Personal Manifesto" (2021) published by Ebury Press.
Anne KorhonenPublished 2 years ago in PsycheAccepting PTSD Diagnosis
--- I had heard about PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder before I got my very own diagnosis. I read about it, heard stories of war vets coming back with it, and believed it to be a very real thing.
Tarot vs. Oracle
Tarot is viewed as a relatively "mystical" way of learning about your future... or at least that is how it is portrayed in a lot of media. Tarot is a deck of 78 cards with different meanings. Although many readers let their intuition lead them in understanding the symbolism in the cards more than the outlined descriptions, the general themes do hold strong no matter the deck you purchase or read.
auraborrowsPublished 2 years ago in Psyche