http://slow.writerscafe.org/ViralVicissitude The original writings of author Ivy Navillus en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776038667 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 There are often times when I get stressed or overwhelmed-- considering that I share my head with a very chatty girl, that should come as no surprise. When I find myself gripping my skull, trying to focus-- or even trying to tune Lenore out... I have this little trick I use. I just remember the time.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1028269/ I sit quietly on the metal folding chair in the corner of the waiting room- trying my hardest to seem comfortably removed, and not hopelessly wanting to escape any possible social interactions. I just want to blend in with the pale yellowish walls until it’s my turn for a session. Today, Camil.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1017744/ The only other time I really experienced Lenore causing such a ruckus inside was when I was in school. School used to be really difficult for me. When I was younger Lenore was much harder to control. She was loud, distractible, easily excited or intrigued. Always filling my head with her desires; o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1013051/ “Lionel!!” Lochlan stood up as I entered. S**t. He bounds up to me with feverish enthusiasm. “Howya?” He grins and slaps me on the back with surprising force. “OH-- Hi... Lochlan...” I shroud away a little. “I’m... fine.... you know... in therapy.&rd.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010417/ This middle sex is such a frustrating way of life. Caught between each gender--not really part of either, trapped in this gray fog of the middle zone. Where neutral genders, hermaphrodites, undecided and all other assortments of the damaged genders reside. Some find it comfortable, I once spoke with.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010415/ “She was bipolar, I don’t know what else to tell you.” “How old were you when she was arrested?” “I don’t know... fifteen, sixteen?” “When did you start experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia?” “I don’t have schizophrenia.&rdqu.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010414/ Before the wreck, my mother really was a clean and collected person. Her blond curls twirled down her back and fell around her face in perfect locks resembling something like a double helix, intertwined genetic data. She had clear, crystal eyes. Technically blue but so light and clean it resembled .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010413/ My first session of therapy was dull, just a review of my documents to ensure that they were correct. And a little bit of getting to know each other.Her name is Camilla Derringer, she spent her first several years of adulthood volunteering for people and animals in need, she has never been married, .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010412/ I don’t believe I have a problem.I think this is simply an extraordinary situation, never to happen before. I understand how it could be misinterpreted, but this all has an explanation. I’m not insane. But then again, any crazy man probably thinks he’s the only sane one in a wrecke.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010409/ Lionel, you don’t believe them, do you?What do you mean? Believe what?That I’m not real. You don’t... You don’t think I’m just some schizophrenia, do you?God, no. That’s just a petty way for them to explain what they don’t understand.You sound awfully sure o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010404/ Lionel, I can feel you starving. Take a break and eat something, it’s driving me nuts.Shh, don’t you dare try to stop me now. I’m on a roll.How the hell can you be on a ‘roll’ while writing a dumb essay?You wouldn’t understand. It’s a state of mind--when you.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010401/ The Tilt Shift A phenomenon in which your lived experience seems oddly inconsequential once you put it down on paper. This is the tale of recovery and insanity from the eyes of a young overachiever. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/ViralVicissitude/1010392/