Zeeshan Khan
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When I Finally Faced the Pain I Pretended Didn’t Exist
I was the person everyone turned to for advice, the one who had it “all together.” Friends called me the strong one. I wore that badge with pride—and with fear. Because if I ever let it slip, if I ever showed a crack, the whole illusion would shatter. And I wasn’t ready to admit that the illusion was all I had.
By Zeeshan Khan7 months ago in Psyche
"The Text I Shouldn’t Have Sent: How One Message Changed Everything"
I didn’t mean to send it. It was one of those long, sleepless nights when your heart feels heavy, and your mind goes places it shouldn’t. I had scrolled too far back in our message history—back to when we used to be “us,” when the laughs were real and the love felt infinite.
By Zeeshan Khan7 months ago in Humans
The Day My World Stopped Spinning
I still remember the way the sunlight came through the window that morning. It filtered softly through the curtains, painting golden lines across the hardwood floor. I remember how normal it all felt—how painfully normal. I made coffee, packed lunches, and reminded my husband, Ethan, not to forget his briefcase again. He smiled, kissed my forehead, and walked out the door.
By Zeeshan Khan7 months ago in Confessions
Traveling Alone: Finding Yourself on the Road
Traveling alone can feel both thrilling and intimidating. The idea of stepping into unknown places without familiar faces beside you can trigger doubt and fear. But for many, solo travel becomes a profound journey of self-discovery, courage, and freedom.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Writers
Mindful Living: Simple Practices for Everyday Peace
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos. Our minds race between tasks, worries, and endless digital distractions. But what if peace could be found not by escaping, but by simply paying attention — by living mindfully? Mindful living is about cultivating presence and awareness in everyday moments. It’s a practice accessible to all, no matter how busy life gets.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Journal
I Never Got to Say Goodbye—But Somehow, She Heard Me Anyway
I didn’t know the last time I’d see my mother would be… the last. She was in her favorite chair, a book in her lap and her cat curled up on her feet. I kissed her cheek, told her I’d call tomorrow, and rushed out the door, late for something that probably doesn’t matter now.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Humans
She Left Without a Word—And Taught Me Everything
I still remember the exact moment I realized she was gone. It wasn’t dramatic—no slammed door, no angry words, no storming out. Just a quiet morning, sunlight filtering through the blinds, and an empty coffee cup where hers should’ve been. Her jacket was gone. So were her books, her worn-out slippers, and the blue mug she always said made coffee taste better.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Humans
They Laughed When I Started My Side Hustle — Until They Saw the Results
I remember the look on my coworker’s face when I first mentioned it. “A candle business? Like, you’re gonna make candles… in your kitchen?” She raised her eyebrows and laughed the way someone might laugh when a toddler says they’re going to build a rocket.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Lifehack
Ghosted, Blocked, and Still Healing: A Modern Love Story
I met Ryan on a Wednesday, which felt strangely poetic. Wednesdays were my least favorite day of the week—too far from the weekend to be exciting, and too close to Monday to be hopeful. But that Wednesday, three months after I’d promised myself I’d never download another dating app, I matched with a man who seemed to understand loneliness like I did.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Humans
Why Hustle Culture Is a Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves
I used to wear burnout like a badge of honor. Four hours of sleep, a double espresso, three meetings before noon, and a to-do list longer than a CVS receipt—that was my norm. I called it “the grind.” I told myself I was building an empire. I posted inspirational quotes on Instagram: “Rise and grind.” “Sleep is for the weak.” “You can rest when you’re dead.”
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in FYI
The Man Who Remembered the Future
The first time it happened, Daniel thought it was a dream. He woke with a start, heart racing, the smell of burning still clinging to his nostrils. In the dream, he had stood in front of a building—his office building—watching it burn, people running, screaming, sirens blaring, the smoke thick and oily. And in the dream, he’d known it wasn’t an accident.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Futurism
The Love I Found After Losing Myself
I didn’t realize I was disappearing until I was already gone. It started with small things. The music I liked changed to match his playlists. I stopped wearing red lipstick because he said it was too “loud.” My Friday nights went from reading and journaling to bar-hopping with his friends, pretending to laugh at jokes that made me feel invisible. Slowly, I traded pieces of myself for the illusion of closeness—believing that love meant compromise, even if it hurt.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Confessions
