What Is an Illusion (And Why We Create Them)
For a long time, I thought illusions were lies.
Things we told
Pete
Identity: The Jackets We Wear (and the Skin We’re Afraid to Touch)
Most people don’t live as who they are.
They live as
Grindr didn’t break me but it did expose something
This isn’t written from the outside looking in.
It’s written
A Quieter Week Than Expected
This last week hasn’t been dramatic.
No big moments. No fireworks.
New Year’s Day, 2026: After the Noise
New Year’s Day always feels different to me.
Not loud. Not
The Mirror of Illusions
Most of what we think we see in other people isn’t
The Mountain I Didn’t Know I Was Climbing
I like to think that all the shit I’ve had to
The Valley Is Comfortable. That’s the Problem.
The valley isn’t dramatic.
That’s why people stay there.
When
Starting here: The Valley
I didn’t plan this.
There was no big decision or turning