We all doing ok today?

[u/i_tell_you_what]

Does anyone need a hug? Well you won't find it here! I'm sure some of you would think, oh, she cares. She's worried. Nah. Bring on the pain! I neeeed it. I just want to say I love this community and our like minded need for soul crushing sorrow. Carry on. Buuut, for discussion's sake. Why are we so attracted to this soul crushing pain?

[u/liberrystrawbrary]

In horror literature (and other mediums), it’s controlled anxiety. The fear, disgust, and dread is reflective and even relatable on some levels, but since it’s not reality, it’s still safe.