House of Benders

  • Blurred image of a non‑verbal child with a visible disability, representing communication that occurs beyond spoken language

    Everyone Communicates, But Fists Still Connect

    This essay explores how behavior is communication; why people often speak through patterns, silence, and unfairness, and how clarity comes from believing what’s shown instead of what’s hoped for. The Language People Actually Speak My little sister got hit in the head by a non-verbal boy the other day. Now, if any other boy hit…

    Justin J. Genao
  • Lamp on a table with a human brain emerging where a lightbulb would be, surrounded by faint electrical signals, symbolizing thought without action

    The Severe And Costly Symptoms Of I Know-itis

    This essay explores the frustration of knowing what to do but not doing it. What I call “I Know‑itis” and why knowledge so often fails to translate into action. I Know What To Do, So Why Don’t I Do It? I know I should be up at 4AM, lacing my shoes, saying my prayers, and…

    Justin J. Genao