The Monster in My Head is a haunting, intimate portrait of siblings reflecting on growing up inside a home ruled by fear, silence, and survival. Told through overlapping memories inside a therapist’s office, the children unravel how witnessing their father’s abuse shaped their understanding of love, safety, anger, and self-worth. As adults, they struggle to form healthy relationships, trust their instincts, and escape inherited patterns. With raw honesty, quiet humor, and deeply human reflection, this story explores how trauma doesn’t end when childhood ends, and how healing begins when truth finally finds language.
Jason Callender is a writer and observer of life’s quieter moments. With a background in creative writing and mindfulness practice, he explores the intersection of stillness, gratitude, and human connection through reflective prose. His work invites readers to slow down and rediscover the beauty woven into ordinary days — the kind found in morning light, gentle conversations, and acts of quiet kindness.
When he isn’t writing, Jason enjoys long walks at dawn, reading poetry, and sharing coffee with friends who listen more than they speak. View all by Jason Callender
