Vulnerability

Hidden Breakdown: A Badge of Honor

Have you noticed that the nights when you go home alone after getting drunk are often the most vulnerable? In a flash, the laughter and chatter that were still ringing in your ears just moments ago disappear without a trace. Maybe you were just joking around with the taxi driver about the terrible traffic in the city, but now you’re completely falling apart. You think about the people you’ve loved, the people you’ve hurt, and the people who’ve hurt you. You lean against the door in the darkness, shutting out the world outside.

October 25, 2025 5 min read