Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

In 1985, a murder case rocked the small town of Niantic, Connecticut. A pregnant wife was found strangled in the bedroom while her husband was away on a sailing trip.  The crime went unsolved until a witness came forward to give investigators a clue, in of all places, a VHS copy of a horror movie. [Editor’s Note: This article is taken from our archives. It was originally published in 2022] Ed and Ellen Sherman appeared to be a happy couple around town, both professionals; Ellen a publisher, Ed a teacher at the local community college.  Although they appeared to be…

Dan, a 71-year-old retired pilot, was recuperating at home after experiencing an ischemic stroke. Depressed and living alone, he described feeling comforted by the health care team that visited his home during his rehabilitation. With tear-filled eyes, Dan shared, “Susan (his nurse) sat and listened to my stories and feelings like she deeply cared. I swear she healed me as much, if not more, than the medications.” Dan’s experience reveals the power of empathy in healing. Research by Kitzmüller et al. (2019) backs it up by showing that empathic care and listening to people’s stories led to improved recovery and…

The imaginary crush of a high school outcast turns out to have an all-too-real jealous streak in The Boyfriend, the new horror graphic novel from writer Seth M. Sherwood, artist Elisa “Pocci” Pocetta, and letterer Charles Pritchett. Ahead of the new graphic novel’s February 24th release from the Nakama Press imprint of Mad Cave Studios, Daily Dead had the pleasure of catching up with Sherwood in a Q&A feature to discuss the surprising origin of The Boyfriend, writing a horror-themed twist on the universal teenage experience, and collaborating with Elisa “Pocci” Pocetta to bring The Boyfriend to deadly life in…

It is striking how frequently organizations and individuals display images and stock photos of Black people, especially Black women, to project an image of inclusivity and to deflect accusations of Anti-Black Racism. However, a closer look at their actual practices—such as hiring, firing, internal policies, equal pay, and addressing inequities—reveals a significant absence of Black professionals and notably Black women in leadership and decision-making positions. Similarly, social media pages that feature Black images, voices, and AI paradoxically exhibit Anti-Black sentiments. This behavior raises questions about the motivation behind such posts, suggesting a superficial interest in social issues facing Black communities.…

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and stores are dripping red with candy filled hearts and teddy bears of every shape and size.  It’s a great night to curl up on the couch and watch a movie with the one you love.  If you’re hanging out on iHorror.com, though, I have a feeling the regular regime of romantic comedies just might not be for you.  So, in the spirit of the season, We’ve put together a list of flicks that just might be perfect for the horror lover’s Valentine’s Day.  This is by no means a comprehensive list, but they’re some…

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Monday, days after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend. President Trump declined to say Sunday whether federal law enforcement did the right thing, saying his administration is “reviewing everything” and will reach a conclusion.  The latest shooting further escalates tensions in a…

You’re out of town, and your presumably responsible teenage son decides to take out the sports car, meets a woman who turns out to be a prostitute, brings her back to his family home, and proceeds to have a giant party, only for her pimp to show up and take all his family’s possessions for what he claimed were unpaid profits. Back in the ’80s, being a teenager was truly “Risky Business.” Also, Joel demonstrated the kind of independence skills and business acumen that led to a happy ending. It’s hard to imagine, even in a present-day cinematic drama, that…

When I started at my current job, I was hired into a brand new unit. There were only three of us, and we each operated mostly in our own silo. There was no hostility or toxicity, but there wasn’t much connection, either. We had all lived in the area for a while and already had our own friends, families, hobbies, and routines outside of work. None of us really prioritized building relationships within the unit. That changed when we hired a new colleague from out of state, whom I’ll call Stacey. I had served on her hiring committee, which made…

Super Bowl Sunday is nearly here. The New England Patriots will take on the Los Angeles Rams or Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.The Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl for the 12th time in franchise history, extending their record for the most Super Bowl appearances by a team in NFL history. They’re also looking to break the tie they have with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins by a franchise in NFL history, as both teams currently have six titles.This is the Patriots’ first…

Of the many forms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease has received the most research attention. People are often worried they will inevitably contract Alzheimer’s disease if a parent did. But increasingly, scientists have found this is not necessarily the case. Some People Have a “Risk Allele” Processes in our bodies are regulated by genes, but not everyone has exactly the same version of each gene. These different versions are called alleles. Different alleles carry different risks for physical conditions in the body, including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. One of the most strongly replicated findings for genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease…