Matthew Maniaci – Medium

Matthew Maniaci

Pinned

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

Twenty-Five Years of Pain and Anguish

An incomplete history of my personal trauma.

Jan 9

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

Jan 9

Pinned

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

My Privilege Affects Everything I Write

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

Jul 26, 2023

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

Jul 26, 2023

Pinned

Matthew Maniaci
in
About Me Stories

About Me — Matthew Maniaci

Ten pounds of weird in a five-pound bag.

Dec 8, 2020

About Me — Matthew Maniaci

Dec 8, 2020

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

Why is Anyone Nostalgic for High School?

I seriously don’t get it.

15h ago

Two smiling young women, one sitting on the other’s lap, in an old-looking picture.

15h ago

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

Boomers Get a Lot of Unwarranted Flak

As a millennial, I think our ire can be misdirected sometimes.

1d ago

A young man wearing a fedora and a shirt that says “okay, boomer.”

1d ago

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

I Will Not be Part of a World where Kindness is Weakness

Make America Kind Again

2d ago

Two stuffed animals, a monkey and a bear, sitting next to each other on a pillow.

2d ago

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

It Feels Like Trump is Losing his Mind

That man should not be let near the nuclear codes.

3d ago

A Donald Trump bobblehead figure.

3d ago

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

A Bunch of Stuff Sucks Today, but Life is Too Good Right Now to Care

Y’know what? I’m taking my wins.

4d ago

A neon sign that reads “and breathe.” It is nestled in a wall of green leaves and foliage.

4d ago

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

What a Long, Strange Week It’s Been

I don’t even know what to do about it.

5d ago

A picture of a woman with her hands on her cheeks, puffing them out slightly in a baffled expression. The picture is wrapped in plastic.

5d ago

Matthew Maniaci
in
Thing a Day

Repairs, Rides, and Rentals: A Bunch of Nonsense Around My Car

At least I don’t need a new one?

6d ago

A covered parking lot with a banner for the rental car company “Hertz” on it.

6d ago

Matthew Maniaci

Matthew Maniaci

Friend of Medium

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.

Following

Help
Status
About
Careers
Press
Blog
Privacy
Terms
Text to speech
Teams