Dear Dost, I know that people don’t send letters anymore. Rather we tend to rely on instant messaging or e-mail. Sure, they are convenient and instant, but they do not have the same level of intimacy as a personal letter does. Sadly, the joy of receiving real letters is something that fewer and fewer people… Continue reading A friend in deed
Month: January 2025
The joy of hikikomori
Hikikomori (Japanese): Total withdrawal from society Fujimaki: “I have been suffering from this disabling social phobia for many years and I am still struggling in my recovery. After receiving six months of therapy, I am gradually trying to reintegrate into society, but I am still pretty reclusive. When I think back, I realize that even… Continue reading The joy of hikikomori