Tag: ren

  • The Recursive Man Playlist: A Life-Stories Soundtrack

    The Recursive Man Playlist: A Life-Stories Soundtrack

    Sound has always been an integral part of my life. I listen to music pretty much constantly—except for those rare moments when I turn it off to go deep into writing. Music helps me regulate my emotions while fully feeling them. In certain moods I know to avoid certain tracks because, as you can see…

  • Saying the Word -Suicide- (A Braid with Ren)

    Content Warning: This chapter speaks plainly about suicide, addiction, depression, and male mental health. I won’t describe methods. If you’re in crisis in the U.S., call or text 988. This is a companion piece to On Suicide- https://fulcrumandaxis.com/2025/05/19/on-suicide/ I didn’t find Ren by wandering a record store; he found me through the machine. “Hi Ren”…