
Grief, Loyalty, and the Cost of Survival
In Sinners (2025), Samuel and Smoke don’t just show us what survival looks like — they show us what happens when grief and loyalty get so tangled that it feels like dying to let go.

When Your Past Pulls Up Uninvited: Understanding Emotional Flashbacks
Let’s keep it a buck—sometimes your body remembers things your mind can’t quite put into words. You're vibing, minding your business, and suddenly, boom: you’re spiraling. You feel five years old, helpless, terrified, ashamed, or ready to run—over a text, a tone, a moment that doesn’t seem that deep.