Friendship
The Dark Side of Motivation: When Hustle Culture Drains Your Soul
In today’s fast-paced world, there's an unspoken rule: if you're not constantly grinding, you're falling behind. From motivational quotes like "Rise and grind" to the idea of "sleeping less, hustling more," it seems hustle culture has become the benchmark for success. But as we chase the ever-elusive dream of constant productivity, we may not realize that this very pursuit is draining us — body, mind, and soul.
By Ahmad Ali10 months ago in Confessions
They Said No Strings—But Their Hearts Never Agreed
They thought they'd found the perfect solution: no strings, no drama, just comfort in each other’s arms. But when years of friendship blur into something deeper, and stolen glances start feeling like promises, Maya and Chris realize the heart doesn’t play by the rules—even the ones they wrote themselves.
By Gift Abotsi 10 months ago in Confessions
In Conversation with Janeilla Burns
Janeilla Burns—better known to her fans as Androtta—doesn’t so much enter a room as she radiates into it: equal parts starlet and soul-sifter, with the kind of voice that makes you feel like the two of you could be forever 21 together. She writes. She composes. She sings like she’s bleeding glitter. And in the quiet between choruses, she tells the truth.
By L.K. Rolan10 months ago in Confessions
The Morning I Missed the Bus—and Found My Way Instead
The Morning I Missed the Bus—and Found My Way Instead I was 17, late for school, and flying down the block in the middle of winter with half-frozen hair and a burnt piece of toast in my mouth. Classy. The yellow school bus came around the corner just as I was reaching the stop. I waved frantically, breath clouding in the air, but the driver didn't see. Perhaps he did, and just decided it was too late.
By Amzad Rahid10 months ago in Confessions
The Day That Took Away All My Colors
Date: 14 April 2017 (Pahela Baishakh) Isn’t that a beautiful date? It truly was — once upon a time. Before 2017, that date meant joy, colors, laughter, and pure memories. We used to play with colors, even though we weren’t allowed to. I studied in a madrasa, along with my friends and cousins. Color play was forbidden there. If the Huzur ever saw color on us, we’d surely get punished. But who cared? Our childhood hearts were wild and fearless.
By TA TAZIM 10 months ago in Confessions
Me and my village
The mishap of my life began when I went to the city to study in class 4. I was born in a small village near the border of the country. My family was scattered all over the country due to poverty. My father is a farmer. The expenses of our family members come from the farmland.The expenses of family members depend on that one person. We are siblings. My father struggles to provide for our education and fulfill the family responsibilities. Then he worked hard to develop us as human beings. When I finished class 3, my uncles took me to the city for better education.
By Md Mujahidul Islam10 months ago in Confessions
Why Trump is scrambling for allies in his trade war with China
The U.S.-China trade war initiated by Donald Trump is one of the most striking and contentious pages in the new history of the global economy. What began as a brash bid to "put America first" and protect American manufacturers soon escalated into a complex and costly battle. Trump had explained the trade war as trade rebalancing, resisting Chinese unfairness, and restoring American jobs. But as economic fallout ensued and opposition from China remained firm, it was clear that the United States could not succeed without allies. That's when Trump ended up looking for help in a rush — and here's a closer look at the reasons behind that desperation to be helped.
By Sourove Kumar10 months ago in Confessions
The Scam That Taught Me More Than a Classroom Ever Did
I was in 12th grade when I first decided to order something online. Back then, online shopping wasn’t common in my family. In fact, it was strongly discouraged. My parents believed it was risky, and every time I mentioned it, they’d look concerned. They thought everything online was a scam waiting to happen.
By Takbir Hasan10 months ago in Confessions
Butterflies and Bruises
In 2021, I fell in love for the first time with my childhood crush. I will call him Alpha through the whole series. I never expected him to take notice of me until he confessed that he too liked me . We started talking and sharing everything we possibly could. He was a very nice person and also a little guarded about his feelings and thoughts. He did not talk much about how the relationship made him feel. We used to spend a lot of time together and he used to love listening to my yapping and was very understanding. He used to guide me so nicely through my hardships and always wanted the best for me. He adored me!
By Phoenix10 months ago in Confessions
I tried to be heartless, and here is what happened. Top Story - April 2025.
You know when the shit hits the celing and life is an absolute mess everywhere, yeah that is what I am talking about. My existence has had 22 years on this gorgeous - gorgeous mortal realm and in the recency of my being, my life has sucked a lot. I have had my share of darkness since forever, but of late, my desperation for light has been at its zenith. I have wanted my life to look like the glorious lives of Rory gilmore, an academic scholar, while being the perfect 4.0, a beautiful boyfriend( maybe not necessary), a great deal of money, a stellar institute I go to, a high qualified job in writing or journalism, and parents being super proud of me.
By Hridya Sharma10 months ago in Confessions
🖤 Dating Feels Like a Second Job Now - And We’re All Tired
I’m not looking for love. I’m just trying not to get hurt again. That’s what my friend told me after her sixth Hinge date in a month ended in confusion and a text that read, “You’re amazing, but I’m not ready for anything serious.”
By Lily10 months ago in Confessions
