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Twenty-Five Years of Pain and Anguish

An incomplete history of my personal trauma.

14 min readJan 9, 2024

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The silhouette of a man looking out of a window at several plain concrete buildings. The sky is overcast and everything is gray.

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My Privilege Affects Everything I Write

I can sympathize and empathize, but I might never understand.

4 min readJul 26, 2023

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A sign taped to a wall that reads “Recognize your own white privilege. Have the uncomfortable talk with family/friends. Make change!”

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About Me — Matthew Maniaci

Ten pounds of weird in a five-pound bag.

11 min readDec 8, 2020

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About Me — Matthew Maniaci

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The Quirks of Setting Up an Office

What’s the most important piece for you?

5 min read1 hour ago

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A home office setup. A desk sits next to a window. It has a laptop with a mouse, a coffee cup, a book upon which sits a plant and a camera, and other knickknacks. A pair of headphones hangs from one of the desk legs.

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Stressed Out (But Not Burnt Out)

Treading the line between “a lot” and “too much.”

4 min read1 day ago

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A man sits in a booth. He is looking at his laptop, which has numerous stickers on it, with a concerned look on his face> His hand is on his head, fingers intertwined in his hair. He appears stressed out.

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The Manosphere Advocates Selfishness and Hates Empathy. It’s No Wonder Men are So Lonely.

When your philosophy is total egotism, don’t be surprised when nobody wants to date you.

7 min read2 days ago

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A young man sits on a hilltop, facing away and looking out over a series of hills and valleys.

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Why Do I Get Compliments on How I’m a Good Partner but My Wife Doesn’t?

A weird double-standard I’ve noticed recently.

6 min read3 days ago

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Why Do I Get Compliments on How I’m a Good Partner but My Wife Doesn’t?

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Happiness is a Warm Lap

Or at least laying across my arms while I’m trying to write

4 min read4 days ago

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A small black cat sitting on a cluttered desk.

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The Ins and Outs of Yardwork, Gardening, and Hardware Stores

We got all hot and sweaty today.

4 min read4 days ago

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A wooden-framed garden bed, several pots of plant starts sitting inside of its perimeter. Other starts are already planted.

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Marriage: Love, Life, and the Joy of Connection

Or: I love my wife an awful lot.

6 min read6 days ago

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Several dozen heart-shaped points of light.

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Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

I write about everything from my experience with mental illness to politics to philosophy. Much of my so-called "wisdom" is from Tumblr dot com. He/him/his.

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