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The Weight of Expectations: Why Chasing Others’ Approval Keeps Us from Living Our Truth
Introduction From the moment we’re born, expectations surround us like invisible threads, weaving into the fabric of our identity. Parents expect us to behave a certain way, schools expect us to achieve, peers expect us to fit in, and society expects us to follow its script for success. These expectations can be motivating, shaping us into disciplined, capable individuals. But they can also weigh us down like chains, keeping us from pursuing the life we truly want.
By Aiman Shahid4 months ago in Confessions
Hysterectomy
Tamara tapped her coffee mug nervously with her pointer finger. The matte black nail polish on her fingers were chipped and her nail edges were jagged, sharp from repetitive biting. Her foot tapped the linoleum floor the way a woodpecker hammers a tree. The kitchen was dim, only a single bulb on the three-bulb ceiling fan was lit, and the light was weak but reflected off the lavender colored walls shone like gold. Tamara could hear the cat’s water fountain echoing sound fading into the distance. Her mind was far from easy. “I never wanted kids anyway,” she silently reminded herself as she read over the procedure guidelines for her upcoming hysterectomy. “1. Read and follow all pre-operative instructions. 2. Drink plenty of water and fluids. 3. Get all your prescriptions filled. 4. Shop for any necessary food. (Try to get prepared meals that just need to be placed in the oven.) 5. Choose an advocate.” Choose an advocate, it says. Well Tamara knew right away who that advocate would be. Her younger sister, Lottie. The Skelling sisters were best friends, and they were always each other's advocates. Her tapping stopped and a slight, momentary smile came to her face. Almost like a smirk but without sarcasm. Tamara was looking forward to spending the few days with her. And as if summoned by her sister's thoughts, Lottie’s car pulled into the driveway. She grabbed her gym bag, water bottle and keys then walked out of her house, locking the door behind her.
By Theresa M Hochstine4 months ago in Confessions
The Garden of Empty Chairs
There is a small corner of the world where silence grows heavier than words, and time seems to pause in reverence. It is not a place marked on any map, nor one that travelers will find in guidebooks. It is simply known as the Garden of Empty Chairs.
By Hanif Ullah 4 months ago in Confessions
My side
It all started when I was wondering why I get so much anxiety and why I am so avoidant to any good situation. It was just about winter time in Alaska, I was in my room, my home in an Alaskan village. I sat in my room looking at the emptiness in my soul and wondering why in the world am I so afraid of everything. I took my phone on my desk and started looking up ways to fix my anxiety and depression. A link in google showed up about introspection, to look into the soul and psyche. I got interested and took notes, the website asked me to ask myself why I am so afraid? I thought about what makes me so scared. Hell, I was afraid of going to hell. I believed in God and I still do but the hell part was just so unnecessary and too much fear. Its no kidding that it taught me not to be judgmental, especially treat people how I want to be treated so that I won't go to hell after I die but the real hell is judging people and then experience the same thing you judged them for. So I always had an open mind so that I can learn and live the safe way. So I had to apologize to my younger self, let her know that I am so sorry that we believed all that, that we do not deserve to live in fear all this time. I acknowledged how much it affected my life and then I apologized and forgave. After that forgiveness I felt a great light in my chest, my heart felt like it lifted all the worries up to God. I felt so alive. I then told my body "I love you so much" like a 100 times, I am pretty sure everyone in the house also felt the light and love that I recently discovered. Maybe also the world felt the change. I did so much introspection and I told my body that I appreciate them so much and I love them so much and they deserve love and light. I felt like my whole body was light and I think someone else saw it personally, literally like they saw me in the light world. Like I was the brightest person they've ever seen. After that, it seemed like there was one old man with a white beard sitting next to a younger man with a dark beard sitting on a table and told me we have been waiting for you, welcome back. They talked about how they also helped me lead me to this moment and they were very proud. And then when they were wrapping their conversations up and they looked at me and then said a particular name, touched my forehead and then it was very intense, it was as if they gave me all the memories I had with this person, all the lives that I shared with. It was that intense for the next year or so. It was like as if God (maybe spiritual guide or God how I perceive them) was by my side telling me all the things I need to know about life and this connection. I had some connections with that person, its like we were talking a lot even if we weren't physically talking. It was like I had a radio to his head and we just talked back and forth forever all day 24/7. It came to the point that it made me happy, also very sad. It became very annoying but also I was glad that it was this person. It felt like we needed to connect on more deeper level. I was still healing (or that is my excuse), so I didn't do anything about it. I had deep anxiety thinking I would mess up, believing that I need to be more perfect to be something like that because they were perfect, I did not even pursue a relationship not even being friends which we were all our lives until like high school. I just could not.
By yuk4 months ago in Confessions
King Faisal’s Wisdom: How a Saudi King Silenced Western Critics on Justice and Human Rights
King Faisal’s Wisdom: A Lesson to the West BY:Khan On an official visit to the United Kingdom, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (may Allah have mercy on him) was invited to a grand state banquet. The dining table was decorated with exquisite dishes, sparkling silver cutlery, and crystal glasses that reflected the glow of the chandeliers. When the meal began, all the dignitaries and guests naturally picked up their forks and spoons.
By Khan 4 months ago in Confessions
City of Echoes
Cities are alive in ways we don’t often notice. They breathe through the people who walk their streets, they sing through the voices that fill their marketplaces, and they remember through the echoes that linger long after the sounds themselves fade away. The city I grew up in is still standing, but the version I knew lives only in memory. When I walk through its streets today, what I hear most are echoes—voices, laughter, and footsteps that belong to another time.
By LUNA EDITH4 months ago in Confessions
The iPhone 17: A New Chapter in Apple’s Legacy
When Apple launched the first iPhone in 2007, it didn’t just introduce a new device; it revolutionized the way humans communicate, connect, and create. Every generation since has been more than just a phone—it has been a cultural and technological milestone. With the release of the iPhone 17, Apple continues to honor its tradition of innovation while pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can be.
By Fazal wahid 4 months ago in Confessions
From Stress to Self-Discovery: Using the Destiny Matrix for Everyday Lifestyle Choices
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel overwhelmed by endless responsibilities, constant digital noise, and the pressure to keep up with modern life. Stress has become so common that it almost feels “normal.” But what if there was a way to turn that stress into a tool for growth and even self-discovery?
By Owner Ruteen4 months ago in Confessions
A Friend Beyond Time
There was a time before the smartphone revolution, when life felt slower, simpler, and perhaps more meaningful. In those days, my Nokia phone wasn’t just a device in my pocket; it was a loyal friend. It was the first mobile I truly called my own, and even today, when I think back to it, a wave of nostalgia sweeps over me. My Nokia was not just about technology—it was about emotions, memories, and the joy of connection.
By Atiqbuddy4 months ago in Confessions
When Stardom Meets Separation: The Truth Behind Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban’s Breakup
In late September 2025, the entertainment world was shaken by news that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, one of Hollywood and country music’s most admired power couples, had separated after nearly two decades of marriage. Their love story, which had once stood as a rare testament to stability in the often turbulent world of celebrity relationships, suddenly came to a close.
By Lynn Myers4 months ago in Confessions
The Day I Lost My Daughter to a Monster I Trusted
My life as a woman started with pain. Growing up, our house was a mess—Dad was an addict, spending his days buying and selling pigeons, barely bringing home a dime. We were dirt poor, and I only made it to a diploma thanks to handouts from neighbors and relatives. Dad wouldn’t let me study further, saying, “Girls don’t need school.” I hated him for it, but I had no choice. Back then, I thought that was the worst of it. I was wrong.
By zinat4 months ago in Confessions
I Lied to Everyone I Loved And It Made Me Rich
I never thought of myself as a liar. I was just a dreamer with too many secrets. But life has a way of testing you, and sometimes the only way to survive is to tell the story people want to hear, not the one that’s actually true. That’s how it all began one small lie at a time.
By Syed Umar 4 months ago in Confessions
