She knew that our fear of “the other” is usually just a lack of empathy. She’d say, “You’ll never be afraid of a snake once you realize it’s just a belly trying to find a warm rock.”
The next time you see something “strange” moving in the corner of your eye, or you hear a rustle in a place that should be silent—don’t let the “Real Horror” take over. Most of the time, the “monster” in your wall is just a tiny soul that got stuck while trying to find its way home.
In 2026, we have enough real things to be afraid of; let’s not add innocent neighbors to the list. Taking a second look didn’t just save a lizard’s life—it saved my morning.
Have you ever had a “jump-scare” moment with a tiny creature that turned out to be completely harmless? How did you handle the “Monster in the Wall”?
