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The Unexpected
Introduction This is just a stream of consciousness about things that have happened unexpectedly over the last couple of days. These are, actually, in my opinion, positive things, just things that were unplanned or I didn't expect to happen, and I suppose that most of the time, life is like that.
By Mike Singleton đ Mikeydred 7 months ago in Confessions
10 Messages the Universe Sends When Youâre on the Right Path
I still remember the first time I truly felt connected to something bigger. It was a clear summer night, and I lay on my back staring at the Milky Way. The stars seemed to pulse with energy, as if whispering secrets. That moment made me wonderâcould the cosmos guide us just as much as science explains it?
By Wilson Igbasi7 months ago in Confessions
I Found Out My Fiancé Was Married Days Before Our Wedding
I remember the day I found out like it was yesterday even though it shattered everything I believed about love and trust. For two years, I thought I was the luckiest woman alive. I had found my soulmate, my best friend, my fiancĂ©, Jake. We met through mutual friends, and from the moment we locked eyes, I felt something rare â a connection that made my heart race and my world brighter.
By Rameez Khan7 months ago in Confessions
Dating with Anxiety in NYC: How to Navigate Love and Panic in the City That Never Sleeps
Introduction: Love in the Fast Lane Dating in New York City comes with a unique set of challenges. Youâre surrounded by millions of people, constantly bombarded with stimuli, and balancing careers, commutes, and cultural obligations. Now imagine doing all that while struggling with anxiety.
By Jonathan Riedel7 months ago in Confessions
The Bell Rang
My First Day of School I still remember the sound of that bell. It wasnât just any bellâit was the sound that changed everything. My first day of school started with a mix of excitement and a strange tightness in my chest. New shoes pinched my feet, my uniform smelled like fresh laundry, and my backpack felt bigger than me.
By Masih Ullah7 months ago in Confessions
3:17 AM and Still Thinking of You
The Time Grief Shows Up Without Knocking 3:17 AM It was the third night in a row that Mila woke up at the exact same time. No alarm. No sound. Just her eyes suddenly opening to darkness, the glowing red digits on her clock piercing through the silence of her bedroom.
By Syed Umar 7 months ago in Confessions
When Almost Was Everything
The First Glance That Never Faded Lina met Arman on a rainy Thursdayâthe kind of day that smells like nostalgia and lingers like a forgotten song. She had forgotten her umbrella, standing under the bookstore awning, trying to time her sprint between puddles. Arman, a stranger then, paused beside her and simply said, âWe can share.â
By Syed Umar 7 months ago in Confessions
"I Didn't Know These Common Habits Were Signs of Mental Health Issues"
We often think of mental health struggles as loud, visible, and dramatic. We imagine people curled in bed for days, breaking down in tears, or isolating themselves entirely from the world. And yes, sometimes it does look like that. But more often than not, mental health issues wear a disguise. They slip quietly into our daily routines, masquerading as harmless habits or personality quirks.
By Muhammad Wisal7 months ago in Confessions
Weâre More Connected Than Ever, But Lonelier Than Weâve Ever Been: A Day in 2025
This morning, I woke up to 134 notifications. Messages from group chats I barely participate in, app updates, news alerts about a wildfire on the other side of the world, and a reminder from a mental health app that I havenât âchecked inâ for four days.
By Muhammad Ilyas7 months ago in Confessions
