Why We All Crave Belonging
We ask our friends little things every day. Want to grab pizza? Want to see a movie? Simple questions, but behind them is something much deeper: the need to belong. In Is That Seat Taken?, two young adults live with the sting of rejection from their peers. Their classmates do not just ignore them, they […]
The Pain of Being Invisible in High School
High school is supposed to be a time of new friendships, shared memories, and coming-of-age moments. For some, it really is. But for others, it can be the loneliest place in the world. Julian, one of the main characters in Is That Seat Taken?, knows that feeling all too well. From the first day he […]
Finding Humor in Hard Times
Losing a job is no small thing. It shakes your confidence, puts pressure on your family, and makes every day feel uncertain. When the bills keep coming but the job offers do not, it is easy to slip into worry and frustration. But sometimes, in the middle of the struggle, life hands you moments that […]
When Job Interviews Go Sideways
Do you remember your first serious job interview? The nervous energy, the quick glance in the mirror to check your outfit, and the silent pep talk as you waited for your name to be called. Most of us walk in hoping to impress, but reality has a way of throwing curveballs. Maybe the interviewer barely […]