The Tears We Shed

Daniel, a young guy coping with a turbulent past filled with abuse, neglect, and abandonment, tells his own tale in "The Tears We Shed." His battles with PTSD and ADHD lead to a never-ending trauma loop that affects every aspect of his life. Daniel tries to be self-motivated, but he is frequently plagued by a lack of desire, which makes him feel alone and misinterpreted by others. The story follows Daniel as he attempts to maintain relationships and make friends while navigating the challenges of adulthood in spite of his ingrained phobias and self-destructive habits. Every friendship begins with hope but eventually ends in a breakup because Daniel pushes people away due to unresolved traumas. His increasing social distancing paints a picture of a man increasingly withdrawing into his shell. Daniel's introspective journey is depicted throughout the narrative through a succession of thoughtful journal entries and passionate exchanges that eloquently convey the unvarnished state of his emotional terrain. His story is peppered with recollections that appear out of the blue, each one illuminating the shadowy areas of his past.