Friendship

The Day I Felt Guilty
Life is full of ups and downs—friendships, relationships, mistakes. And through all of it, I had never truly felt guilt in its deepest form. Like most people, I apologized when I was wrong, and moved on. Some mistakes fade with time, others become lessons. But then, there are mistakes that don’t leave you—they stay with you, remind you, shape you.
By Naaike8 months ago in Confessions
The Stranger Who Called Me ‘Mom’
It was 6:48 PM on a Monday. The kind of tired where your bones feel like overcooked noodles. I was standing in line at the pharmacy, clutching a box of discount herbal sleep tea and a half-melted chocolate bar I’d convinced myself was self-care.
By Hamna Maalik8 months ago in Confessions
Forgiveness is not Forgetting the Pain
The scent of brine and ozone filled Elara’s lungs, a familiar comfort that had been hers since childhood. She stood on the cliff edge, the North Sea churning below, its endless roar a constant reminder of both peace and turbulence. It had been twenty years since the accident, twenty years since the waves had stolen her brother, Liam, and left her with a scar that no passage of time, no amount of forgiveness, could truly erase.
By millyanne8 months ago in Confessions
Chapter 1: The First Time I Saw Her
It was the first time I saw her—and from that very moment, I was captivated by her eyes. It happened during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The world was quiet, locked down, and everyone’s faces were hidden behind masks. I had just stepped into college life, and that day, I was at the registration office, queuing up to submit my documents.
By Ben8 months ago in Confessions
Being Needed Made Me Feel Worthy
There was a time when being needed felt like love. The more someone leaned on me, the more I felt like I mattered. If they called me in crisis, if they needed comfort, advice, support I was there. First in line. Always available. Always showing up. And with each time I was needed, something inside me whispered: See? You’re not invisible. You’re valuable. You’re loved. But I didn’t realize I was slowly trading pieces of myself to feel that way.
By Zanele Nyembe8 months ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: Schadenfreude
Have you ever found yourself secretly smiling when someone else trips, makes an error, or experiences an inconvenience? Whether it was someone at work, in celebrity media coverage, or even someone close to you who got their own back? Unfortunately this feeling often unsaid is quite common, yet rarely spoken aloud. In German there's even a special word that perfectly captures it: Schadenfreude
By Robert Brown8 months ago in Confessions
Echoes After the Storm: What I Learned in the Silence
We weren’t yelling anymore, but the silence was louder than any argument we’d ever had. I sat on the edge of our bed, staring at the floor like it might offer an answer. Across the room, Sarah leaned against the wall, arms folded, eyes red, but dry now. The words were still fresh in the air, hanging like dust that hadn’t settled.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Confessions
I Lied About My Age for 3 Years—And He Still Chose to Believe Me
I didn’t mean to lie, at first. It wasn’t premeditated. It was one of those little things that slip out and hang in the air longer than you expect them to. We were at a bar, I was with a friend, he was sitting alone, and we started talking. I was 29. I told him I was 25.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Confessions
Why Did Yulissa Leave the Villa? ‘Love Island’ Star Exits After Racist Remarks Surface
After contestant Yulissa abruptly left the villa, the most recent season of Love Island was plagued by scandal. The fan-favorite islander's sudden departure startled fans, but it quickly became clear that her expulsion from the show was due to the resurfacing of racist sentiments from the past. The Unexpected Departure Yulissa, who had already established herself as a prominent figure in the villa, was observed developing close relationships with other islanders. She led the competition thanks to her charisma and self-assurance, so when she abruptly departed the show, many were perplexed. Producers initially said nothing more than that she had gone for "personal reasons." But soon enough, the truth came to light.
By Tanvir Shahariar8 months ago in Confessions
From Shadows to Strength
Once upon a time, in a quiet town nestled between rolling hills and whispering forests, lived a young woman named Mira. For many moons, Mira’s world was clouded by a heavy fog — a deep sadness that wrapped around her like a thick, cold blanket. Each day felt like wading through a river of invisible weight, and her heart whispered that she was lost in a place with no clear path home.
By Rizwan 8 months ago in Confessions
Friendship Breakups Hurt More Than Romantic Ones
“We used to talk every day—now we scroll past each other like strangers.” That line hit me like a freight train one evening as I journaled through another spiral of emotions. I had just stumbled across a photo of us from five years ago—laughing, arms looped around each other, no care in the world. My chest tightened. This wasn’t an ex-lover. This wasn’t someone who ghosted me after two dates. This was my best friend. My person. The one who once knew every corner of my heart. And she was gone.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 months ago in Confessions
My Life Looked Perfect Until Tuesday
Everyone said my life looked perfect. And honestly… they weren’t wrong. At least, not on the surface. I had the kind of life people double-tap on Instagram without thinking. A cute apartment with matching throw pillows. A fiancé who brought me coffee in bed. A marketing job that paid me more than I deserved, and a dog who followed me around like I was his whole world.
By Asmatullah Afridi8 months ago in Confessions