Author’s Note: Though the title of this piece borrows from Sleeping with the Enemy (a personal favorite Julia Roberts thriller), narratively, I’ve decided to channel my second—possibly third—favorite Julia Roberts movie: Pretty Woman. Apologies to any Sleeping with the Enemy purists who may have expected a more suspenseful homage. However, I will not apologize for […]
Is It Addiction If I Keep Misplacing the Fix? I once found myself in a spirited debate with a colleague—a person who had wrestled with narcotics and emerged victorious, riding high on the wagon of sobriety. Their journey was nothing short of inspiring, a testament to resilience and sheer willpower. But as our conversation unfolded, […]
CIADHD I grasp, to some degree, the mysterious world of sleeper agents. Let me break it down for you. Living life diagnosed with authentic ADHD, I’ve wandered through days, even weeks, without medication. And let’s be clear—this was way before the modern shortage of Adderall took center stage. Why? Well, blame it on ADHD. So […]
Once upon a chill October evening, kids in costumes darted from door to door, their laughter a sweet melody in the autumn air. Among them, one child wore a ghost costume with too many eye holes—seven to be exact. It was an earnest mistake, a snip-snip here and a snip-snip there, each cut representing impulsiveness […]
Regrets and Responsibility In the spirit of full accountability, I present my 8-Mile Disclaimer. This list contains actions and behaviors from my past that I am not proud of and would likely never admit to if it weren’t for the fact that someone, somewhere, could rightfully call me out. However, this isn’t about simply getting […]
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to let you know that the majority of the initial content available at launch has been proofread by ChatGPT-4 Legacy using the following prompt: “Please write a proofed publish-ready version of this post following these rules: correct all spelling errors. Do NOT correct, but make note […]
Usage of Categories and Tags At Laborious Revolution and Opie Cooper’s related ventures, transparency is key. Whether it’s written content, visuals, or audio, we want you to know exactly how it was created, who contributed, and what tools were used. Below is an outline of the categories, tags, and descriptions we use to ensure full […]
Managing Expectations (and how much you may like or dislike the creator(s) of this site) By engaging with us, you accept that sometimes, the reality doesn’t match your expectations, and that’s perfectly okay—unless, of course, you were expecting a parade. In that case, we can’t help you.
Join Us in a Transparent Creative Collaboration We get it—the internet is filled with grand promises and projects that never take off. A platform inviting creatives to collaborate openly, promising fair compensation, and operating with complete transparency? It might sound too good to be true. But rest assured, Laborious Revolution is genuine. We admit upfront: […]
