Over-the-Counter Pill Popper I first started getting migraines in elementary school. They used to come at the end of the day during the bus rides home. My mom didn't know what they were. We assumed they were regular headaches. There were many afternoons of Tylenol. Then, it was Advil. Followed by Motrin. After that, it … Continue reading A Persistent Pain: Living with Migraines
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Goth as a Mainstream Trend
What happens when Goth fashion is used as a mainstream trend? I've been a strictly black-cotton clothes with red, purple or pink lipstick Goth since 2004. It wasn't until 2016 that I began to wear black lipstick on occasion. Before then, the last time that I had worn black lipstick was at a very young age … Continue reading Goth as a Mainstream Trend
Goths Are Artists: The Truth About Gothic Subculture
As a Goth for over ten years, I know how important it is to educate others about our subculture. In high school, only two ignorant classmates called me "devil worshiper," and joked that I "slit my writs." How cliché. Goth Makeup by Social Thoughts I’ll never know what these stereotypes have to do with my … Continue reading Goths Are Artists: The Truth About Gothic Subculture
The Satisfaction of Horror: A Memoir
In an interview with Charlie Rose, King says that horror is a way to portray what isn’t permissible. The more wrong that something is the more attractive. One can see this in the controversy surrounding the Scary Stories series by Alvin Schwartz, when the very banning of the books made them more alluring:
The Social Effect of “Scary Stories” by Alvin Schwartz
An article on growing up with the "Scary Stories" series, and how it continues to influence individuals and society. Alvin Schwartz’ series Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark came from folklore. Virginia Johnson tells us in her article “Alvin Schwartz Set Down Scary Stories and Silly Ones” that living in Princeton meant that Schwartz was able … Continue reading The Social Effect of “Scary Stories” by Alvin Schwartz
Stop Silencing Domestic Violence Survivors
A look at why society needs to stop dictating how and when domestic abuse survivors tell their stories, using my own experience. An Announcement: Domestic violence is not an unknown issue. It's not a recently made popular subject covered by the news. Society has known it happens for quite some time. Nonetheless, those who don't … Continue reading Stop Silencing Domestic Violence Survivors
Witch Hunts: Women and the “Malleus Maleficarum”
The Malleus Maleficarum was used to determine who was guilty of witchcraft. Its guidelines of what constitutes a witch are so diverse that it provides reasoning for practically anyone to be accused of witchcraft. The Salem Witch Trials in Salem, Massachusetts, America are the most well known of the witch-hunts over the centuries. The most common reason … Continue reading Witch Hunts: Women and the “Malleus Maleficarum”
The Reputation of Queen Anne Boleyn
An article on Queen Anne Boleyn's life, the way that society views her, and her famous relationship with King Henry VIII. What is known of Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII comes from a combination of historical texts, myths, and popular culture portrayals. Anne Boleyn necklace from Etsy. Photo by Social Thoughts. King Henry VIII succeeded the throne after his … Continue reading The Reputation of Queen Anne Boleyn
Reflections of an English Major College Graduate
My personal experience as a college graduate going nowhere with my respectable degree, and how it relates to countless others in the same situation. Partial image of own diploma by Social Thoughts I have decided that, instead of ranting on a social networking site, I would rant on here in a productive way. Perhaps, my … Continue reading Reflections of an English Major College Graduate
Not the Entertainment: Suicide, Mental Illness, and Society
An essay about Chester Bennington, society's reaction to those of us with mental illness, and what makes suicide more likely. If there's a chance that articles on suicide trigger you in some way, I'm going to urge you to read something else. Love and light! Black Rose by Social Thoughts Before doing research for this … Continue reading Not the Entertainment: Suicide, Mental Illness, and Society
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