Sugar Glass
About the Book
Sugar Glass
What if our society is addicted to pain?
In Sugar Glass, Tia Warrick takes a bold and unflinching look at how pain has become a cornerstone of modern culture. From the glorification of struggle in hustle culture to the toxic narratives of “no pain, no gain,” our society has conditioned us to believe that suffering is a necessary price for success, love, and self-worth. Like sugar glass-beautiful, fragile, and dangerous-this addiction to pain is alluring but ultimately harmful.
Warrick uncovers the ways society normalizes emotional suffering, from childhood pressures to adult cycles of overachievement, toxic relationships, and self-sacrifice. She challenges us to see how this collective addiction fuels everything from workaholism to media that sensationalizes trauma and glorifies endurance at the expense of well-being.
Through sharp cultural critique, historical insights, and thought-provoking reflection, Sugar Glass invites readers to rethink their relationship with pain and imagine a society that values joy, balance, and connection over constant struggle.
What would happen if we stopped idolizing pain? Sugar Glass dares you to find out.
