Once Sentence… Ok, Maybe Two.
My mother and stepfather were doing drugs and avoiding accountability for ruining the lives of three boys. My father was … Continue reading Once Sentence… Ok, Maybe Two.
Author: LeadConductor
Rather than continuing to pretend everything is ok and hiding the things I'm working through, I've decided to share the journey I am about to embark on -not for attention or sympathy, but for anyone out there who might be struggling with their own demons and hesitant to share them for fear of how they would be perceived.
A Quote For The Lost
“It’s the duty of artists to go into the darkness, and bring something back that’s tangible for people to heal themselves … Continue reading A Quote For The Lost
Peeling Back Layers: Authentic Writing
The only method I have left to being the writer so many say I could be is to peel away … Continue reading Peeling Back Layers: Authentic Writing
Walking in Multiple Worlds. Existing in None.
How far would you go to escape pain, depression, and feelings of worthlessness? Would you break your doctor’s orders?Would you … Continue reading Walking in Multiple Worlds. Existing in None.
Coping Mechanisms
Finding a way to cope with how dramatically life has changed. I spent 48 years refining my existing coping mechanisms … Continue reading Coping Mechanisms
Lord Tennyson’s Gaslighting
“Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” After half a century of accomplishment, … Continue reading Lord Tennyson’s Gaslighting
Peace of Mind
If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do would be to open animal based cafés around college campuses. … Continue reading Peace of Mind
The Darkside of Sexual Consumption
Some things cannot be undone. Blinded by ego. Driven by insecurities. The butterfly effect waits for us all. In my … Continue reading The Darkside of Sexual Consumption
My Old Friend Fear
I feel as though I missed my opportunity for what I was meant to do in this life. The thing … Continue reading My Old Friend Fear
Aliens & Fire Ants
I am hopeful that anyone who reads this at least, at minimum, has an open mind and a willingness to … Continue reading Aliens & Fire Ants
Boiling Point
I’m not sure how much more I can take. This is ridiculous and I don’t see the point – not … Continue reading Boiling Point
Kicking & Screaming
If I had to personify 2024, I’d say it was the bully who stuffed me in a trashcan and rolled … Continue reading Kicking & Screaming
The Façade of Reality
Imagine having the intelligence to do virtually anything you wanted to do, but a level of interest that was unpredictable … Continue reading The Façade of Reality
Infinite Inspiration
I’ve seen this prompt for several days and kept coming back. At first, I decided to ignore it because I … Continue reading Infinite Inspiration
Knock Knock
I can feel the darkness beginning to tap on my shoulder again. Unlike many other times, I’m fairly confident where … Continue reading Knock Knock
Off The Rails 