LessWrong (Curated & Popular) “Love stays loved (formerly ‘Skin’)” by Swimmer963 (Miranda Dixon-Luinenburg)
Jul 21, 2025
This narrative dives deep into a complex mother-daughter relationship marked by cosmic horror and societal despair. It reflects on fleeting connections and the emotional turmoil of growing up in a troubled world. Themes of rebellion, loneliness, and the challenges of modern technology intertwine as the characters grapple with their past and the uncertainty of the future. Through poignant dialogues, they face familial tensions and navigate their shared struggles, all while contemplating the fragility of their bonds in a chaotic society.
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Childhood Memories and Reunion
- Miranda recounts meeting her mother for the first time in 8 years at a coffee shop and discussing their limited time left.
- She shares early childhood memories, including her mother's metaphor about the world's skin and her exposure to shadowy horrors.
Foster Care and Supportive Carer
- Miranda describes moving into foster care and being taken in by a caring foster mother, Liz, who helped her process her fears and practice writing.
- Despite Liz's likely skepticism, she listened attentively, providing safety and validation for Miranda's experiences with supernatural emanations.
Frustration with Biological Father
- Miranda recounts a tense conversation with her biological father Pete, who could not see the supernatural cracks she saw.
- She expresses anger and frustration that despite his inability to perceive them, he could have acted but did not.