Blog – #BrainStream

Two opposing figures engage in heated discussion beneath contrasting flags, symbolizing ideological conflict between Allied and Axis powers.

Axis & Allies: A Conversation

A raw, reflective Q&A exploring how power, perspective, neutrality, and language shape the way we frame conflict.

Man surrounded by glowing chat bubbles while using phone in dark room

‘Con’nected?

We live in an age of hyper-connectivity, yet the distance between us only seems to grow. “Connected” questions the illusion of closeness in the digital era — and what it really means to be seen.

"A person walking along a cracked golden path toward a glowing doorway, surrounded by eerie floating masks symbolizing deception, illusions, and the journey toward truth."

Growing Up in a Culture of Lies

As I got older, my behavior became so outrageous that there was no point in lying—it was obvious what I was doing.

A person walking toward a bright light at a crossroads, surrounded by demonic and ghostly figures reaching out from both sides, symbolizing the battle between temptation, addiction, and redemption.

Alcohol/Drug Use and Abuse

Why? I don’t know. But there were times I used more than I should have—if I ever should have used at all.