IF THEY KNEW THEN WHAT THEY KNOW NOWThey laughed in the smoke and drank cold, cheap beer and wine. Slapped each other on the back. Thought it was over. Thought they’d won.It was the kind of laughter that’s loud because it hides fear. It always has.The three women were clever. Or they thought they were. Sharp tongues. Dull hearts. Witches, black… Read More

The Skip in the Record There are days when nothing moves. You work and sweat and push, and nothing changes. You try harder, and it only gets worse. You feel like a man stuck in mud—fighting it only pulls you deeper.When that happens, most men grow bitter. They curse. They lash out. They fight the world like it owes them something.But I learned a … Read More

The Misuse of Mental Illness to Justify Theft and Exploitation: A Call for Respect and JusticeIn the complex world of crime and exploitation, there’s a troubling trend emerging—one that uses mental illness not as a shield for empathy but as a weapon for manipulation. Recently, I’ve been hearing disturbing stories about individuals who try to … Read More