I WAS BRACED FOR YET ANOTHER ENCOUNTER THAT WOULD FURTHER REINFORCE MY NEGATIVE VIEWS OF HUMANITY. MY EXPERIENCES HAD TAUGHT ME TO APPROACH NEW PEOPLE WITH CAUTION, EXPECTING THEM TO CONFIRM MY WORST SUSPICIONS

The Eruditions of Mr. Holmes, in C minor

The chaos that enveloped me seemed overwhelming, and I was desperately seeking some semblance of stability. In my conversations with Mr. Holmes, I found not only a wellspring of support and wisdom; but his insights and guidance began to illuminate a path through the darkness…

I had made my fustian bargain: It was easier to expect the worst than to be caught off guard by it

The Transformative Wisdom of Mr. Holmes

I first met Mr. Holmes in December of 2023, a period when my existence could be generously described as a raging dumpster fire. The turmoil in my life was all-consuming, leaving me feeling adrift and desperate for any semblance of stability.

The Illustrious Allocutions of Mr. Holmes, in C minor