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Speaking Up in a World That Tries to Quiet You
In a world that often rewards conformity and quiet obedience, speaking up can feel like an act of rebellion. From classrooms to boardrooms, from family gatherings to online spaces, many of us learn early on that staying silent is safer than expressing our true thoughts. We are told not to “rock the boat,” not to offend, not to question authority. Over time, this conditioning teaches us to shrink our voices, doubt our opinions, and silence our inner truth.
By Aiman Shahidabout 20 hours ago in Confessions
Not Everyone Will Like Your Truth
In a world where approval often feels like currency, speaking your truth can feel risky. We are taught from a young age to fit in, to avoid conflict, and to keep certain thoughts to ourselves. Over time, this conditioning builds invisible walls around our voices. We start filtering our opinions, softening our feelings, and shaping our words to please others. But the reality is simple and powerful: not everyone will like your truth—and that’s okay.
By Aiman Shahid2 days ago in Confessions
Fear of Being Seen
I’m scrolling through TikTok and video after video pops up: If you’re not doing this, you’re ruining your life. Another one: If people aren’t leaving a conversation obsessed with you, you’re doing it wrong. Misinformation is rampant. My life as a stay at home girlfriend. If you scroll past this you’re a terrible person. How to glow-up, how to get off your phone, how to start loving yourself, how to save Palestine. Scrolling through it I know the algorithm serves me as much as I serve it. The moment you create an account and start scrolling, it's like a newborn baby in your arms. Watching, reacting, learning from all your behavior and movements and storing it away so you keep coming back to hold it in your hands.
By flutterfryyy3 days ago in Confessions
The Difference Between Loud and Brave
In a world that celebrates volume, boldness is often mistaken for bravery. We are surrounded by voices that dominate conversations, opinions that flood social media, and people who speak first and loudest. But being loud doesn’t always mean being courageous. Sometimes, the bravest voices are the quietest ones—the ones that speak when it matters, even when fear is present.
By Aiman Shahid3 days ago in Confessions
When You Realize Your Voice Was Never the Problem
For the longest time, I thought something was wrong with me. Not because I didn’t have opinions, ideas, or feelings—but because I struggled to say them out loud. I watched others speak with ease, confidence spilling from their words, and wondered why my voice felt so heavy in my throat. Why every sentence needed rehearsing. Why silence always felt safer.
By Aiman Shahid4 days ago in Confessions
USA warning to India after Venezuela
When Strong Words Shake Alliances: Trump, India, and the Power of Political Warnings In global politics, not every warning comes with missiles or soldiers. Sometimes, it comes through speeches, interviews, and policy decisions. During Donald Trump’s presidency, strong language became a regular tool of diplomacy. Allies and rivals alike often found themselves reacting not to actions, but to words. India, a long-time strategic partner of the United States, was not completely immune to this approach.
By Wings of Time 4 days ago in Confessions
When Science Challenged Everything We Believed
For most of human history, certainty was comfort. People believed the world was flat, the Sun revolved around Earth, illness was divine punishment, and nature existed solely for human use. These beliefs weren’t foolish—they were survival tools. They helped societies make sense of a chaotic world with limited information.
By Aiman Shahid5 days ago in Confessions
Barry Pollack Who He Is, His Career, and Why People Are Talking About Him
**Barry Pollack Who He Is, His Career, and Why People Are Talking About Him** Barry J. Pollack is one of the most well-known and respected trial lawyers in the United States today. With a career spanning more than three decades, he has built a reputation as a skilled and strategic defense attorney who handles some of the most challenging and high-profile legal cases in the country. Pollack’s work covers a wide range of legal matters including criminal defense, complex financial litigation, government investigations, and national security cases. He is particularly notable for representing controversial and globally recognized clients, which has made him a frequent topic of interest in legal and mainstream news.
By America today 6 days ago in Confessions
Voices That Changed the World
History often remembers dates, wars, and rulers—but it is voices that truly move the world forward. Long before armies marched or laws were written, someone spoke. Sometimes it was a whisper shared in secret, sometimes a speech that echoed across generations. These voices didn’t always belong to the powerful. In fact, many came from ordinary people who simply refused to stay silent.
By Aiman Shahid6 days ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 三日月
I am needing to get to the next page but, I am already tired. It is 9:20pm. I couldn't even buy food now if I wanted to. I am just drinking tea and drinking water. I tried to eat buldak ramyeon but my body rejected it so badly I had to throw it all up.
By Kayla McIntosh6 days ago in Confessions
