Welcome back to The Character Couch! This is where we put on our amateur psychologist hats and examine what makes our favorite fictional characters tick. Today we're diving into the wonderfully grounded psyche of Marge Gunderson from the Coen Brothers' masterpiece Fargo—the seven-months-pregnant police chief who became an instant icon when Frances McDormand brought her … Continue reading The Character Couch – Marge Gunderson
Mental Health
Character Couch – Rachel Green
Welcome to another exciting edition of The Character Couch! This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie and TV characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? Grab some popcorn because today we're going to dive into the psyche of everyone's … Continue reading Character Couch – Rachel Green
Question of the Week #429
It's time for another installment in our Question of the Week series, where we explore thought-provoking queries from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions. This week's question cuts straight to the heart of human connection: Who is the most important person in your life? What could you do to improve the relationship? Will you ever … Continue reading Question of the Week #429
Question of the Week #419
Hey there, dear readers! Welcome back to our weekly existential crisis... I mean, our Question of the Week series. Today, we're diving into the deep end of the pool with a question that's about as light and fluffy as a lead balloon: Have you ever seriously considered suicide? If so, why? Now, before we plunge … Continue reading Question of the Week #419
Disability and Difference in Oz: A Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
When L. Frank Baum penned The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, little did he know he was creating a world that would captivate readers for generations. The Land of Oz, with its colorful characters and fantastical landscapes, has become a cultural touchstone. But beneath the emerald sheen and silver shoes lies a more nuanced … Continue reading Disability and Difference in Oz: A Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
The Troubling Allure of Video Game Addiction
Hey there, gamers and non-gamers alike! Today, we're tackling a topic that's been on the minds of many: video game addiction and its impact on our lives. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking - "But I can totally stop playing Fortnite whenever I want!" Well, let's put that claim to the … Continue reading The Troubling Allure of Video Game Addiction
8 Things About Mental Health They Don’t Teach in School
In today's fast-paced and often demanding world, taking care of our mental health is more important than ever. While schools play a crucial role in imparting academic knowledge, they often fall short when it comes to teaching students about emotional well-being and mental health. The truth is, understanding and nurturing our mental health is an … Continue reading 8 Things About Mental Health They Don’t Teach in School
Reflecting on 2022
I'm going to say something that may come across as somewhat controversial. But I hope you'll stick with me... The last few years have been pretty rough, right? I mean, I remember this time last year thinking I wasn't ready for 2022 because I still hadn't recovered from the trauma of 2020. And now, here … Continue reading Reflecting on 2022
Some Transparency…
I've mentioned in some previous posts that I've been struggling for some time. At least I'm pretty sure I've mentioned it previously... Those struggles have included really dealing with depression and anxiety in ways that I never have before. This has been going on for months... nearly a year, really. The anxiety I blame on … Continue reading Some Transparency…
Can I Be Honest?
I'm in a funk... I don't know what it is... I just don't know. I feel like, overall, things have been improving for me recently. I mean, I finally got myself into regular therapy a few months ago. So that's been helpful in revealing a lot of things about myself and figuring out why I've … Continue reading Can I Be Honest?
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