Childhood

Diary of a Woman
I can't quite pinpoint a time in my life when I felt completely at ease with myself, cozy in my own skin, if you will. From the get-go, it seemed like society, with a heavy hand, served up this image of perfection—think model-thin, sky-high, sun-kissed blonde, with a sprinkle of extrovert on top—as the gold standard of attractiveness. But here's the kicker: even if you fit snugly into this glossy mold, the world still treats you differently, and why? Simply because you're a woman.
By Max2 years ago in Confessions
Blame it on the circumstances
There are many reasons which can explain and possibly justify our current demise, in this article I’ll go through them and feel free to make use of them as an excuse the next time someone asks you why you failed. These are all legitimate reasons to justify failure, despite our best wishes and intentions we often fail as a result of these circumstances. Life is a complex journey filled with twists and turns, ups and downs which eventually lead us to either success or failure. While it’s tempting to attribute all setbacks to fate, a closer examination reveals a multitude of factors which contribute to our struggles.
By real Jema2 years ago in Confessions
Patience is a Virtue
Stuck in a time loop. Not sure where to go, what to do or how to be. To be me is to be free from all of this. To have a life I want and strive for. Lost dedication and failed motivation. Some don’t give up but what if your will is draining. Constant state of tire and yet you struggle to find some hope. You spend to get some motivation. You pay to get inspiration but do you end up getting it? The things you pay for becomes a temporary fix. Like a pay to play scenario. We pay to play the game of life.
By The Kind Quill2 years ago in Confessions
I Do Not "Gentle Parent" My Children, I Teach Them
In the last few years, there has been a lot of focus on child psychology and 'gentle parenting' techniques that are supposedly 'better' methods to use to raise our children. And yeah, they are better... they are much better alternatives to the "beat the crap out of your kids until they are obedient" method that the older generations are used to.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Confessions
My Waistband and Me. Top Story - April 2024.
Ever since I was little, I have never really liked my body. Well, when I was with other kids, I started to dislike myself. My body hadn’t bothered me until the other kids pointed out ‘flaws’. Stuff that they perceived as wrong.
By Raphael Fontenelle2 years ago in Confessions
5 Best Ways to Ask for Phone Number from a Lady . Content Warning.
Asking for a telephone number in person can be terrifying in an era of technology where connections are often made through screens and swipes. The search for the perfect words and approach can be quite agonizing, particularly to men seeking to respectfully establish relationships with women they adore. However, this can be a smooth affair if you have guts, sincerity as well as some of all these – style; because both parties feel that it is done without much encroachment into their personal space. Below are five strategies that may help one master this fine art.
By alex kimuyu2 years ago in Confessions
The last letter
In a small town nestled among rolling hills, where the sunsets painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, there lived a young woman named Emily. She was known for her kindness, her laughter, and her love for the written word. Every day, Emily would sit beneath the old oak tree in the town square, penning letters to friends, family, and sometimes even strangers, spreading warmth with her heartfelt words.
By Curtis Otiende2 years ago in Confessions
Confronting My Doppelganger . Content Warning.
As I sit down to write this, I feel a shiver run down my spine, for I am about to confess something that has haunted me for years. It's a story of shadows that seem to mirror my every move and of a presence that I cannot shake off – my doppelganger.
By Annie Amalaha 2 years ago in Confessions
There's Always Another Way. Content Warning.
Introduction This is a Seven Days In post from 2015, nine years back, about what I thought were anger issues. While many things annoy me I still don't get angry. In my workplaces the most anger I have seen has always been from men and was usually excused by "You know what they're like" or "But they're good at their job", for me neither is an excuse when the anger happens on a regular basis.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Confessions
To Be Alive: Introduction. Content Warning.
Ever since I was a little child I've known what its like to be unwanted. I can take a deep look into someones eyes and see the pity and disgust they have for me. They say eyes are the windows to the soul, and for many years I've learned how to read their souls and intentions.
By Somebody 2 years ago in Confessions
Letting go of the Past
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my past, a lot. On my way to work, during work, after work, at night in my bed, all day long I am thinking of my past. I realize it’s not healthy to dwell on the past. I know it does not help anything to place blame on a childhood. I know all of this and yet my mind keeps going back to the past. The more I remember of my past, the more my present makes sense to me and perhaps this is why I am obsessed with the memories I am recovering. Still, I don't think this new obsession is helping me and so I want to let go of it. Can I let go of my past though?
By Lily2 years ago in Confessions
Being A Church Kid Until I Wasn't
There are bad kids and good kids. I’m one of the good kids. You know why? I’m a six-year-old little boy at St. John the Evangelist, the local Catholic school. Mom and dad plant us at church every Sunday, five pews from the front. Sister Mary Jude quizzes every Monday morning, asking what the Gospel was about at Mass the day before.
By Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!!2 years ago in Confessions