<p>The act of pretending can be detrimental and create harm to ourselves and those around us, other times it can be a coping mechanism and a necessary tool to protect ourselves, those close to us and the relationships we wish to maintain. Today’s episode is a collection of stories and observations about... pretending!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Albert tells us about a weekly predicament of pretending which has become essential to his family's unity. </li><li>Akin, who is not a fan of spicy chicken wings, tells us about how he compensated for racial stereotypes through other means. </li><li>Sick and tired of queerbaiting, Zooey exclaims his public service announcement; ‘We’re pulling up the drawbridge.’</li><li>A student in Manchester, India, is fearful of nonchalance; the social epidemic which is plaguing our young people.</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p><strong> </strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
