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How I Dissolved the Family Business (and Lived to Regret It)
I. Baptized in Ledgers They say babies recognize their mother’s voice in the womb. I’m not sure I did. What I remember — or maybe invented — is the sound of papers being shuffled, the metallic click of a fountain pen cap, the low baritone of my father dictating figures into a tape recorder.
By Alain SUPPINI6 months ago in Confessions
The Silent Superpower: Why Listening More Can Transform Your Life
In a world where noise is constant and everyone seems eager to speak, true listening has become a rare skill. Most of us think of communication as the art of expressing ourselves—finding the right words, the clever comeback, or the powerful speech. But communication is not only about speaking; it is equally, if not more, about listening. Listening is often underestimated, overlooked, and underpracticed. Yet it holds a silent superpower—the ability to transform relationships, unlock opportunities, and bring profound peace into our lives.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Confessions
Good Plans: Born Again in Lancaster County Prison - The Birth of Sunshine Firecracker
On March 16, 2023, my life in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania was turned upside down. I was a victim of domestic violence who did what women are told to do — report it. Instead of protection, I was met with government oppression, police misconduct, and violence against women from the very institutions sworn to protect me.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Confessions
Half-Love Hurts More Than No Love at All
I don’t know when it really started. Maybe the first time I looked at you and felt both warmth and distance at the same time. Strange, isn’t it? How a single person can give you hope and emptiness together. I used to think love was a whole thing—you give, you receive, you build something. But with you, it was always half. Half a promise, half a presence, half a truth. And half-love? It breaks you more than no love at all.
By MD Hamim Islam6 months ago in Confessions
The Love Story I Was Always Meant to Tell
I don’t know why I’m writing this tonight. Maybe because the silence is too heavy, and it feels like the only way to breathe is to put your name here on this page. Do you ever feel that? Like the quiet itself belongs to someone? For me, it’s you. Every pause, every breath between my words—somehow it’s always you.
By MD Hamim Islam6 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Sex Worker: The Callers That Terrified Me. Content Warning.
I’ve shared before that I used to work in phone sex, but there are experiences I haven’t spoken about—moments that still make me shiver when I think of them. Among all the callers I encountered, two men stand out. Not because they were kinky or demanding, but because they were genuinely frightening. Their fantasies weren’t playful. They weren’t a little edgy. They were dark, precise, and terrifyingly believable.
By No One’s Daughter6 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Phone Sex Worker: The Time Aliens Got Involved. Content Warning.
I work on a phone sex line. I’ve been doing it on and off for the past three years. And no, it’s not always about blow jobs or threesomes—though sometimes it is. Most calls I get fall into three categories: loneliness, unusual kinks, and highly specific fantasies that porn simply can’t provide.
By No One’s Daughter6 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Former Alcoholic Part 12
In this part, I'll tell you about what my family did to me, why I'm changing my last name, and why I got cruel. People in my nation put a high value on marriage rituals and traditional family structures, yet my own family has made me into a ruthless tyrant and a careless individual But now that I'm fine, I'm starting to break away from my family. I'm no longer able to tolerate my family, and they're trying to manipulate me into becoming their victim.
By TheNaeth6 months ago in Confessions
Little Wins, Big Impact: Why Celebrating Small Victories Matters
In a world obsessed with big goals, grand achievements, and overnight success stories, it’s easy to overlook the small wins along the way. We live in a culture where finishing a marathon is celebrated, but completing your first one-mile run often goes unnoticed—even though, for many, that first mile might have been the hardest. Yet, it’s these “little victories” that quietly fuel our motivation, shape our habits, and push us closer to long-term success.
By Aiman Shahid6 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Former Alcoholic Part 11
I used to smoke two packs of cigarettes and drink over twelve beers every day.Every day, I would sit on the toilet and watch my stomach stay out. I wouldn't go to the hospital for whatever reason, so I stayed on the toilet till I woke up.For a few days, I requested my mother to watch over and take care of me, but she became tired of my situation and now only calls me.
By TheNaeth6 months ago in Confessions
