Loss of routine and role
by Nino Cipri : A debut short story collection that blends the uncanny and surreal with everyday life. Critics describe it as a "remarkable" collection that explores the thin line between attraction and repulsion, often centering on fully formed LGBTQ+ characters. Homesick
If you are struggling with severe homesickness or separation anxiety, please reach out to a mental health professional or a trusted adult. You do not have to navigate this alone. Homesick
We tend to think of homesickness as a weakness, a failure to "adult" properly. However, psychology and neuroscience suggest the opposite: homesickness is a sign of a properly attached, healthy nervous system.
"Homesick" is an emotional state of distress or impairment caused by a separation from home and objects of attachment. It is often described as a longing for the familiar Loss of routine and role by Nino Cipri
This is the central paradox of the homesick heart. When a person moves, they leave behind not just a house, but the version of themselves that knew how to navigate that house. You miss the effortless nature of being known.
: Light a candle that reminds you of home or cook a nostalgic family recipe to instantly change the atmosphere of your apartment. You do not have to navigate this alone
by Nino Cipri : A collection of speculative and "uncanny" short stories. These tales explore the idea of "home" through surreal lenses—such as a housecleaner finding an ocean behind a client's couch or a man haunted by literal keys appearing in his throat. Homesick for Another World
People who have never been homesick have never truly left. They have never been forced to build a life from scratch, to be a stranger, to learn the terrifying art of self-reliance. When you survive homesickness, you gain a double vision. You can see the world through the lens of your origin and your destination.
You are homesick.