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Something I need to tell you
Dear Aunt, I am sending this as an email because I need a clear place to say what I have been carrying for a long time. I will use “Aunt” here because that is what you are, even though, for many months, you have not acted like someone who cares gently for us. I will still show you respect in this message, because respect is all I can offer if nothing else remains. I know you may not answer. I know it may be ignored. Still, I need to be honest.
By Zidane4 months ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 理論的
I am almost done with my soup. I think I'll throw away the broth after I am done. I took another gummy, I am a little ashamed of myself but I don't feel it in my body. I do want to be in the ether, it is much more pleasant than being in the 3d.
By Kayla McIntosh4 months ago in Confessions
The Happiness Trap: Why We Confuse Comfort with Fulfillment
Introduction Most of us grow up believing happiness is the ultimate goal. Advertisements sell us the latest gadgets with the promise that life will be easier, calmer, and more enjoyable. Social media feeds are full of curated smiles, exotic vacations, and cozy living rooms that seem to embody what it means to “live well.” Yet despite all this pursuit of comfort and pleasure, levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness remain alarmingly high across the globe.
By Aiman Shahid4 months ago in Confessions
The Art of Saying “No” at Work
The first time I said “no” at work, my voice was barely more than a whisper. My palms were sweaty, my heart pounded in my chest, and I braced for the silence that followed. For years, I had trained myself to be the “yes” person, so speaking that one word felt like betrayal.
By BehindTheDesk4 months ago in Confessions
Just Wanted Bacon on My Burger
I went to Burger King with my wife. We ordered separately on the app so we could each earn our own points. I wanted to enjoy a nice cheeseburger, which was on sale through the Burger King app. It was a free cheeseburger if you bought something for a dollar. I added bacon to it and also ordered a side item.
By Joey Raines4 months ago in Confessions
You Hid a Forbidden Love, but the Truth Cost You Everything
You were fearless once. At nineteen, the world was yours—a vibrant university student with dreams as bold as your spirit. That’s when you met him, the man who swept you off your feet with his wealth, charm, and promises of a glittering future. You married young, dazzled by his family’s prestige and the life you’d build together. The first years were a whirlwind of success—money poured in, your lifestyle soared. But beneath the surface, something was missing. His touch was cold, his words sparse. He poured himself into his business, leaving you starving for affection. You tried to fill the void, showering him with love, but it was like pouring water into a cracked vase—it never held.
By zinat4 months ago in Confessions
Gudia’s Prayer: A Child’s Hope for Her Friend Guddu
Gudia’s Prayer BY:Khan I am Gudia. Right now, I am sitting in the long, silent corridor of a hospital. The floor beneath me is cold, and so is the air around me. It feels like the whole world has fallen asleep, except for me and the sound of my own thoughts.
By Khan 4 months ago in Confessions
The light within
I never understood the point of good and evil, or why one exist with the other. It was something I started to question when I was a young kid. Why were people so mean to me? Why were they trying to control me? Who is Jesus? Why do we need to believe in him?
By Cerina Galvan4 months ago in Confessions
