They Stole Childhood From Us
We all have one thing in common: we all grow old. The second? Most of us never really got to be kids.
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Mostly Written is where words carry weight. It’s the heart of our voice—personal essays, thought-provoking reflections, cultural critiques, and raw truths about life, self, and society. We explore the art of expression not just as a craft, but as a way to process, challenge, and connect. Whether you’re here to read, write, or feel less alone in what you’re thinking, this is a home for those who believe writing still matters.
You Don’t Trust Yourself
Why does success feel like something you need permission to believe?
The Drugs That We Don’t Take
Not every drug is swallowed. Some are felt. Others are believed. Most are silently destructive.
Friends Are Too Expensive Nowadays
You don’t need to be rich to have friends, but you do need enough money to afford them.
Comparison Only Steals Joy If You’re Doing It Wrong
Comparison lacks context. Done wrong, it drains you — done right, it might just be your most powerful tool for growth.
Quantity vs. Quality: The Lie That’s Killing Your Growth
Why chasing perfection from the start sabotages your potential — and how embracing quantity unlocks your path to real excellence.
Trapped by Fear: How “Loss Aversion” is Sabotaging Modern Relationships
Loss Aversion in Love: Why Fear of Heartbreak Overshadows Real Intimacy in Modern Dating
What About “Ignorance Is Bliss?”
Ignoring reality won’t make problems disappear. True growth and control come from facing what’s uncomfortable before it’s too late.
The Dead Internet Theory: Is the Web Just an Echo Chamber Now?
Is the internet dead? Or is it just our connection to what’s real? Here’s why everything online feels off — and what it means.
The Two Paths of Growth: Reading to Learn, Writing to Teach
All Writers are Readers, All Readers are Writers
Where Do You Begin When Life Needs a Change?
The simple answer is: change everything
Redefining Labels: The Lies We Tell to Become Someone Else
Labels shape our identity, but they don’t have to define us. Learn how to rewrite the narrative and transform them into tools for growth.