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The Rebellious Spirit of a Brown Girl. Top Story - February 2025.
I belong to India where a lot of expectations are placed on brown girls. It entails carrying the burden of the "good girl" stereotype all the time. Society expects me to prioritize other people's viewpoints over my own, frequently at the expense of my goals and ambitions. It is rebellion to defend myself. Even if it costs me to respect people who are trying to destroy my life, I must keep quiet and listen. A girl already had so much pressure the day she was born. But what about the boys? Brown girls are always instructed to sit properly, not laugh loudly, not talk to boys and always be docile and soft. Why is a girl's gender the requirement to clean the house or be in the kitchen?
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Confessions
"The Faith in Hard Work"
"The Faith in Hard Work" While striving for a job, there have been numerous instances where I came so close, yet missed the opportunity at the final stage. However, I never blamed anyone. Instead, I worked even harder in preparation. I kept getting ready to prove myself over and over again. People would say, "A good job is not in your destiny," but I would smile and respond, "Destiny is shaped by hard work."
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Confessions
When Home Becomes a Prison: The Silent Suffering of Abused Children
Start writing...In every society, there are children who smile despite their pain, who hide their tears behind silent glances, and who live a childhood stripped of security and warmth. Domestic violence against children is not just a fleeting incident; it is a permanent scar that leaves psychological and emotional effects that may last a lifetime. Between screaming and beating, a child grows up learning fear instead of love, carrying with them a world full of brokenness that may shape their future. What are the reasons that drive parents to abuse their children? What are the consequences? And how can we change this painful reality?
By yusuf selho11 months ago in Confessions
My Dreams, My Existence!
My Dreams, My Existence! What are dreams? For some, they are nothing more than the fleeting images that appear when they close their eyes at night. For others, they are just words spoken casually, without any real commitment. But for me, dreams are my identity. They are not just my aspirations; they define who I am. My dreams are my existence!
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Confessions
"I Survived 30 Days Without Social Media—Here’s the Brutal Truth No One Admits"
The Moment I Realized I Was Addicted It was 2:37 a.m. on a Tuesday. I’d just spent 45 minutes scrolling TikTok reels of strangers’ vacations, DIY crafts I’d never attempt, and a raccoon eating cotton candy. My eyes burned, my neck ached, and I felt… nothing. That’s when I knew: I was a zombie.
By Wryter12 months ago in Confessions
I can't believe you are gone...
It is so difficult for me to write in the Albanian language because, in English, it feels like I can hide or transform the pain and fear with my fantasies. But today, a pain repeated itself once again and struck even harder. My heart nearly shattered from the pain and, for a moment, forgot to beat again. Then, a storm swept everything away, and a torrential rain began to pour furiously. Wild and blinding lightning illuminated the night in its darkness. The noise was so loud that it deafened all of humanity.
By Ina Zeneli12 months ago in Confessions
To be finished in cow raising
Cow Raising: Productive Rural Undertaking Cow raising is quite possibly of the most encouraging and beneficial endeavor in the rural area of Bangladesh. It isn't just a method for milk creation, yet in addition a significant method for working on ranchers' financial status, addressing healthful necessities and producing business. Cow cultivating can turn out to be exceptionally productive with legitimate preparation, appropriate consideration and great administration.
By MD ONIK HASAN12 months ago in Confessions
Vatican Cancels Pope Francis’ Appointments Amid Growing Health Concerns
The Vatican has announced the cancellation of Pope Francis’ appointments through next weekend, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles a worsening respiratory infection. Admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital last Friday, Pope Francis is facing one of the most serious health challenges of his papacy. The decision to cancel his schedule underscores the gravity of his condition and raises questions about his ability to maintain the rigorous demands of his role.
By mureed hussain12 months ago in Confessions
Doorman 2.0: Charley’s Exit Strategy
Charley’s job as a doorman wasn’t glamorous, but it was steady. For almost ten years, he stood at the entrance of a mid-tier Manhattan apartment building, nodding at tenants, holding doors, and mastering the art of pretending to care about Mrs. Feldman’s Pomeranian’s latest bowel movement. At 35, Charley had grown so comfortable in his role that he could predict tenants’ elevator arrival times like some sort of lobby Nostradamus.
By The Kind Quill12 months ago in Confessions
I am 22 and am not ashamed to admit that
1) I could not clear my master's entrance exam and dedicated an entire year to the process which led to physical and mental burnout. I took a few months off after taking the exam to figure out what I wanted from life.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Confessions
