Embarrassment
My Art Teacher Was The First Person to Make Me Feel Uncomfortable About My Body
I was a teenager at a time when the media was especially cruel to women. Celebrities like Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears were shamed for their bodies if they dared to gain even a small amount of weight. These celebrities were often more slim than the average woman or teenage girl, so seeing them being body-shamed hurt some of the girls I knew.
By Jade M.2 years ago in Confessions
Why is it so so hard to keep focused for the entirety of project?
From childhood I can remember every teacher I had always telling my mother “Bret has trouble paying attention in class”. The dreaded words, and no matter how hard I tried it just felt completely beyond my control.
By Bret R Fifield2 years ago in Confessions
My family is forcing me to share a room with my horrible sister
Living with my older sister has been an perpetual struggle, to put it mildly. She's not just difficult; she's outright horrible. The depth of my hatred for her became fully apparent when she left for college, providing me with a brief respite from her oppressive presence. Our shared room, a battleground of conflicting preferences, epitomized the challenges of cohabitation.
By Vent-Verse2 years ago in Confessions
As Told By: I’m A Mean Girl and I Hate Myself For it.
I have the self-awareness to admit that I’m a mean girl just like the great Regina George said, “At least I know I’m mean.” I guess I have the morality to admit to myself that it doesn’t make me feel good, but I keep doing it. I guess there is a part of me that wants to stop but I can’t.
By Michelle2 years ago in Confessions
Ways to Incorporate Role Playing into Your Relationship . Content Warning.
It could be awkward to first introduce the concept of role-playing in the bedroom and acting as a “naughty” pilot who wants to be accepted into the Mile High Club alongside a seductive flight attendant. That may come across as a little corny. But for exactly that reason—to let go of your inhibitions and lean into something more lighthearted and liberating—you might want to give it a shot in the first place.
By Gabrielle Martins2 years ago in Confessions
Three Moments
I feel like there is something I should have been told… 1. I was on a social media site, watching a video related to racism in the USA. I decided to repost it to friends whom I knew would be very interested in the issues covered. I received a very pointed message from a former student. Apparently, I did not set them up with a “trigger warning”. This bothered me, and I made it clear that life did not come with one, I never received one when I was being mistreated over my race, and that the rest of the world did not deserve to be coddled and protected from the true ugliness out there. My correspondent countered with the idea that movies come with ratings, so why can’t I provide a warning much in the same way? Right, the movies… A system of ratings created by the same industry in order to protect their backs from the press and local government (Hollywood is always out for itself; it is a real show business). I really did not know what to say, so I did not say a thing. I just make sure not to share these videos with this student (and should I mention that we are of the same race?)
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Confessions
Interview With The Men In The Mirrors
Thoughts spun, just out of reach. A kaleidoscope of colours and sounds and feelings, drifting, swirling. One comes tantalizingly close, an idea just centimeters away from real, words and dialogue. The unformed story drifts closer, and just as I stretch for, reach towards that shining, golden thought, it vanished. Lost in the maelstrom of memory and questions that tore through my mind.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in Confessions
The Transformative Power of Gratitude in Overcoming Mental Despair
Emotional upheaval and times of hopelessness are inevitable in the fabric of existence. But as the sincere prayer above says, the influx of thankfulness can be a beam of hope, bringing comfort even in the most dire circumstances. In this investigation, we explore the tremendous effects of thankfulness on mental health and how it helps people navigate the complex webs of depression, sorrow, and medication consideration.
By Courtanae Heslop2 years ago in Confessions
Sacred Aspirations: Prayers for Prosperity and a Life Well-Lived
2:04 p.m. on December 2, 2023 Dearest Divine Guidance, I come before you in the name of the Eternal Light, requesting your gracious presence through the intercession of the Divine Savior. I submit my desires and aspirations to your divine will, ardently yearning for the manifestation of your kingdom on Earth. Each new day brings a renewed desire for the fulfillment of my ambitions: a thriving corporate empire, a home to call my own, vehicles traversing roads under my command, and the freedom to shape my life according to my desires.
By Courtanae Heslop2 years ago in Confessions
The Epic Embarrassment
Picture this: a sunny afternoon, bustling streets, and me strutting along with confidence radiating from every pore. Little did I know that fate had a cruel surprise in store for me - the most embarrassing moment of my life was lurking just around the corner.
By Jonah ldemudia2 years ago in Confessions
Back to December
What is that saying thats been going around? 2022 broke me, 2023 destroyed me, and 2024 is my comback? I think thats how it goes. 2022 was defiantly the year that broke me, and this year well yes it did destroy me badly. There have been good moments, moments I am so proud of. But for the most part this year has been experiencing pain I haven't in many years. I am proud of the fact that I was able to go on a week long trip alone, for the first time since 2018. It was a trip that I needed for so many reasons. I got to experience a full week alone, in a small town and state where no one knew me. I stayed in a cheap hotel right off the highway, and behind it was a quiet fishing pond that hardly anyone was using. I sat on the deck of that pond most of the days I was there, thinking and reflecting. Knowing I was originally supposed to be here with someone I considered to be the love of my life was a little gut wrenching. But I also felt empowered that I took the trip anyways, finally doing something for myself and not worry about what others thought.
By Kimmiekins42 years ago in Confessions
