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ronnie radke and the cycle of ego.
Ronnie Radke’s ego has fueled as much controversy as music. From a 2006 altercation that led to prison, to his 2012 arrests, reckless onstage behavior, a failed lawsuit against Anthony Fantano, and openly transphobic remarks, his career shows a pattern of ego over accountability. Now in his forties, Radke’s story is not one of redemption, but of repetition.

josiah.
Aug 295 min read


vos: fading away.
i’ve spent much of my life fading away, whether it was quietly leaving rooms, letting texts go unanswered, or watching connections dissolve before they began. this piece reflects on that pattern of disappearing, the weight it carries, and the small anchors that keep me tethered, like the presence of my cats.

josiah.
Aug 273 min read


spotlight: Pearly Drops.
Pearly Drops is a Finnish duo whose music blends dreamy vocals with polished, layered production. I first discovered them through their track Bloom for Me, a slow burn that did not fully sink in until years later. By the time I became obsessed with their 2023 record A Little Disaster, it was clear how unique they are. Pearly Drops creates music that feels both personal and cinematic, the kind of sound that deserves more attention.

josiah.
Aug 234 min read


living with autism: my routines, challenges, and comforts.
autism doesn’t always look the way people expect. for me, it shows up in routines, challenges, and the little comforts I hold onto. i’ve learned how much being on the spectrum shapes everyday life, and how it’s made me who I am.

josiah.
Aug 217 min read


Jean Pormanove and the problem with livestreaming abuse.
Jean Pormanove’s death during a livestream shows how quickly cruelty can be turned into entertainment. Despite warnings, platforms like Kick allowed abuse to continue while audiences paid to keep it going. His story is not only about one man but about the culture we are building online, and whether it will reward empathy or spectacle.

josiah.
Aug 214 min read


vos: my version of lonely.
“my version of lonely” explores my personal encounters with missed connections, changing friendships, and the quiet ways we cope when we’re not sure we truly belong.

josiah.
Jul 3110 min read


the art of noticing.
discover the art of noticing in everyday life. this reflection explores how slowing down and paying attention to small moments can bring calm, clarity, and meaning.

josiah.
Jul 283 min read


i wake up already behind: living with emotional burnout.
a quiet reflection on the pressure to hold it all together. it’s about the cycle of expectations, exhaustion from emotional burnout, and the possibility that things don’t always have to stay this way.

josiah.
Jun 283 min read


when another culture feels like a parallel universe.
a reflection on how culture shapes what we see as “normal.” from the left side of the road in london to familiar hills in israel, this piece explores the subtle ways travel shifts our perspective and how the world can feel both foreign and familiar at the same time.

josiah.
Jun 253 min read


the moral math of medical debt.
medical debt can start in a moment, but follow you for years. this is about one hospital bill, how it shaped my life, and how the system punishes people trying to survive.

josiah.
Jun 223 min read
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