Victoria Velkova
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With a passion for words and a love of storytelling.
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What It’s Like to Cancel Plans Because of Panic Attacks
Ah, the sweet sound of the “cancel button.” It’s a sound that has often been music to my ears, especially when I’ve had one too many panic attacks, and a social event is on the horizon. We’ve all been there—plans made, invitations sent, excitement bubbling up… but then that all-too-familiar feeling starts creeping in. You know the one: the tight chest, the racing heart, the spiral of thoughts that can only end in one conclusion: “I can’t do this. I have to cancel.”
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Motivation
Stefan Fritzl: The Boy Who Survived 18 Years in Captivity with His Mother. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The story of Stefan Fritzl is one of unimaginable suffering, endurance, and survival. Born into one of the most horrifying and notorious cases of imprisonment and abuse, Stefan spent the first 18 years of his life in a dark and confined cellar beneath his family's home. His mother, Elisabeth Fritzl, had been held captive by his father, Josef Fritzl, for over two decades in the same grim space, enduring years of abuse, while Stefan was born in captivity, never knowing the outside world until he was finally freed. Their story is a chilling reminder of the depths of human cruelty and the incredible strength of the human spirit.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
How to Support a Loved One Who Struggles with Panic Attacks
If you’ve ever watched a loved one go through a panic attack, you probably felt like a helpless bystander in a chaotic movie scene. You want to help, but what do you do? Should you hug them? Should you give them space? Should you suggest deep breathing, or does that sound like you’re brushing off their experience? If you’ve found yourself scrambling to figure out how best to support someone during a panic attack, you’re not alone.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Motivation
Victor Salva, Hollywood Director And Convicted Pedophile. Content Warning.
Victor Salva is a name synonymous with both the rise and fall of a Hollywood career, one that was marred by unspeakable crimes. The director, best known for his work on films like *Jeepers Creepers*, was not just a figure of cinematic achievement but also a man with a dark and sinister past. Salva’s career trajectory and criminal history are inextricably linked, forever tainting the legacy of the films he created. The story of Victor Salva is not just a tragic tale of a man’s rise to fame, but a disturbing reminder of how predators can sometimes lurk behind seemingly successful and talented individuals.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
How My Social Anxiety Changed My View on Social Situations
When I first started to realize that my anxiety wasn’t just a “phase” or something I could easily get over, I found myself starting to look at social situations a lot differently. It’s like being handed a pair of glasses that are always foggy or cracked – you can see the world, but everything is tinted and distorted. Social interactions became... well, confusing.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Motivation
Why I Stopped Hiding My Panic Attacks and Learned to Ask for Help
You know that feeling when you’ve just had a panic attack, your chest is still tight, and your mind is buzzing with the aftershock, but on the outside, you’re expected to pretend everything’s fine? Yeah, I’ve been there. Too many times, actually. For years, I struggled with hiding my panic attacks and social anxiety, desperately trying to keep them locked away in a little box that no one could see. But, spoiler alert: that little box? It doesn’t stay shut forever. And eventually, I realized that hiding wasn’t helping me—it was hurting me.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Motivation
Brooke Skylar Richardson: The Cheerleader Who Hid Her Pregnancy and Buried Her Baby. Content Warning.
The tragic case of Brooke Skylar Richardson shocked the nation, bringing attention to the complexities of teenage life, the burden of secrets, and the devastating consequences of a desperate decision. A seemingly typical high school cheerleader from Ohio, Brooke’s secret pregnancy and the subsequent events led to a highly publicized trial and divided opinions on guilt, innocence, and the nature of her actions. Her story is a poignant reminder of how hidden struggles can sometimes result in life-altering decisions.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
The Art of Doing Nothing: Why Rest Feels Hard (and How to Actually Relax)
I have a confession to make: I am terrible at doing nothing. Like, really, really bad at it. The idea of just sitting there, existing, without a task to complete, a list to check off, or a goal to achieve? That’s some next-level sorcery I haven’t mastered.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Motivation
Self-Care for Anxious People (That’s Not Just ‘Have You Tried Yoga?’)
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me to “just relax” or “try yoga” to deal with my anxiety, I’d be writing this from a private island. Look, I’m not anti-yoga. I get it. It’s calming, it’s good for you, and yes, stretching is important. But when my brain is in full-on existential crisis mode, telling me to hold a downward dog isn’t exactly the game-changing advice I need.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Motivation
The Ice Box Murders: A Chilling Mystery of Betrayal and Disappearance
On a sweltering summer day in Houston, Texas, two police officers stepped into the home of an elderly couple, Fred and Edwina Rogers, completely unaware that they were about to stumble upon one of the most gruesome crime scenes in Texas history. What started as a welfare check quickly turned into a horrifying nightmare — one that would haunt the city for decades.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
The Taman Shud Case: The Mystery of the Somerton Man
It was a quiet morning on December 1, 1948, when a man walking along Somerton Beach, just south of Adelaide, Australia, spotted something unusual. Lying near the seawall was a man in a suit, his head propped against the embankment, his legs stretched out in front of him. At first glance, he appeared to be sleeping. But as the morning sun rose higher, it became evident — this man was dead.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
