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!

• Albert tells us about a weekly predicament of pretending which has become essential to his family's unity. 
• Akin, who is not a fan of spicy chicken wings, tells us about how he compensated for racial stereotypes through other means.
• Sick and tired of queerbaiting, Zooey exclaims his public service announcement; ‘We’re pulling up the drawbridge.’
• A student in Manchester, India, is fearful of nonchalance; the social epidemic which is plaguing our young people.

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