For years, I have heard voices. They were real to me, but no one else. I thought I was going crazy. My family and friends did too, no doubt. But over the last few years, I have noticed characteristics in myself that had been overlooked for decades. I did some research and found names for these characteristics. Object permanence, the phenomenon when if I do not see an object, my mind doesn't give it realism. If someone puts something somewhere, and I am not aware, I will overlook it as if it were not there. My mind rarely focuses on anything or any task for more than a few minutes. And I hear voices.

Though it seems odd to others around me, it has always seemed normal to me. Almost as normal as being in a crowded room. Sometimes it is hard to even think through the commotion. The strangest thing about it, is how they usually help me to solve problems mentally. For me, every task is a group project. Usually, this is a blessing, but there are times I wish they were silent so I can sleep.

Today was one of those...