Hey, nerds, it’s Derek—40-year-old single dad, Click Consultants wrangler, and Tanner’s chief chaos coordinator. Driving to counseling the other day, I got hit hard by that voice in my head whispering, “You’re not good enough.” You know the one—sneaky,...
Time stamp: 1:11 AM. Right shoe off, left shoe still on for some reason. Half-cold coffee. Hoodie with a bleach dot from when I tried to clean something at 2 AM last month and made it worse. Three tabs open to the same article. Again. I once spent three weeks deciding...
The Illusion of Connection in the Algorithmic Age In the early days of social media, the true power lay in the simplicity of the follow button. With a single click, we forged a direct connection – a digital handshake of sorts – with the creators, voices, and...
I thought it was just another normal day. I came home from work, expecting the usual—my family, the noise, the routine. Instead, I was met with an empty house and the realization that my life had just unraveled in a way I never saw coming. In that moment, the shock...
Introduction: Imagine the sound of your children’s laughter suddenly replaced by deafening silence. One day, you’re surrounded by their joy, their energy filling every corner of your life. The next, they’re gone, leaving behind an empty house and a heart full of...
In our busy modern lives, it’s all too easy to chase dreams that aren’t actually ours. Influences from family, societal expectations, and constant media can sway our decisions, preventing us from pursuing what truly makes us passionate and fulfilled....
