Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

“There’s somebody here. Her name is Wrecking Ball. She wants to hear ‘Let the Bodies Hit the Floor.’” My therapist played the song “Drowning Pool” on her JBL speaker. “She wants it louder.” The therapist increased the volume. “No, louder!” The speaker was already maxed out. While this was my second psychedelic-assisted therapy session, it was my first introduction to Wrecking Ball—an imaginal character my psyche had conjured to teach me about anger. My observing self watched the waking dream unfold: Wrecking Ball’s tucked chin and clenched jaw amplified the intensity in her eyes. She glared at my mother, who…

NFL free agency is officially open, and the deals have been fast and furious, so feel free to bookmark this page! Many players on Greg Auman’s top 100 free agents list have found new homes, like running back Kenneth Walker and quarterback Malik Willis. Other notable names still have yet to sign, though, like quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Here’s a closer look at some of the signings, trades and releases that have happened this offseason. [2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits] May 7 Details: One year, up to $13 million Details: Had one year remaining…

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Dating applications were originally promoted as technologies of connection. Platforms such as Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge promised to modernize romance by making attraction more efficient, accessible, and personalized. Geography became less important, social circles expanded, and millions of people gained access to potential partners they may never have encountered through traditional social environments. For many individuals, these platforms have indeed facilitated companionship, meaningful relationships, and marriage. Yet alongside these successes, an increasingly important psychological question has emerged: what if dating apps are not only changing how people meet, but also reshaping how people perceive themselves, evaluate others, and experience intimacy…

I can’t even tell you how many hours Bryan and I put in the original Aliens: Fireteam Elite, both individually and together. It’s an excellent co-op game, faithfully creating the feel of Aliens, while also blending the mythology we’ve seen in Prometheus to create an intense and trigger happy, but insanely fun shooter. IGN has the exclusive: Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company have announced Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and due out this summer. The trailer teases some of the new Xenomorphs and new Colonial Marine abilities we’ll see…

Wow, do you need a hug! Now more than ever. You know why? Because every time you hug a loved one, you get a fresh burst of oxytocin, the “love chemical” or the “feel good hormone.” It relaxes and calms your nervous system with a balm of peace and comfort, and may improve overall well-being. It’s termed the love hormone for other reasons, such as making us more empathetic toward others. Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the brain’s hypothalamus and released into the pituitary gland when activated. Once released into the bloodstream, it provides an infusion of peaceful energy.…

Michael Myers and Chucky-themed sodas might be just the beginning!The hypothetical horror sodas we can’t wait to try!Last year Fanta unveiled an assortment of Halloween-time tie-in sodas — and they did not disappoint. Not only did the line-up include new school icons like The Grabber and Freddy Fazbear, but old-school classics such as Michael Myers and Chucky.  Sure, you might argue that it’s just packaging aesthetics on the same-old products, but just think of the awesome absurdity of the situation. If you would’ve told me 20 years ago that one day I’d be able to waltz into a grocery store…

Over two-thirds of people report feeling lonely at some point in their life – most often early or late in life (Blodgett et al., 2025). Loneliness is so much more than social isolation – it is a public health issue, associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death. The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day (Office of the Surgeon General (OSG), 2023). While therapy can help, building meaningful social connections and a sense of community can be the focus of…

The woman was clearly freaked, unable to go on. As I rounded the corner in the old house, I encountered her, semi-frozen, as she told me how frightened she was. The only humane thing to do was to offer her assistance, ask her if she needed help, or wanted me to walk with her. Sure, I was there to have fun, but this took precedence. She stammered and repeated that she was scared. That’s when the hulking masked figure emerged from the door behind her, wrapped his arms around her, scooping her up and dragging the woman into the darkness…

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