Humanity
EMPATHY
According to the dictionary, empathy is defined as “the understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives”. I find it difficult to understand that a person could lack such consideration and compassion for another living creature, but, clearly, I have seen otherwise. On many occasions, I have witnessed disconcerting behavior both aimed at myself, or other individuals and have questioned the our society's complacent moral standards. For as long as I can remember, my ability to treat others with kindness has been second nature, and a vital part in my moral practices and beliefs. Faced with many challenges during my childhood, my empathetic disposition was not only enhanced, but, undoubtedly, the strongest building block in my ethical foundation.
By Randy Devine4 years ago in Confessions
Pandemic
One of the striking events at the beginning of the pandemic was walking into Sainsbury’s, helping my mom, an NHS nurse, with the weekly shop - something I’d soon realise I’d taken for granted. A week before ‘Lockdown’, it was becoming apparent that the situation was dire, particularly as we circumnavigated an aisle, shoes squeaking, and stopped in surprise. Seemed people had got there long before us and drained the supplies of toilet roll, disinfectant, Marigold gloves: not rumours. Mom regarded me nervously, saying, “This is ridiculous. What’s with these people?”.
By Daisy Bourne4 years ago in Confessions
The Forgotten
In Bible times, people suffering from the skin disease of leprosy were treated as outcasts. … They were forbidden to have any contact with people who did not have the disease and they had to ring a bell and shout “unclean” if anyone approached them. Nowadays we can heal most aliments, so who among us are the lepers in society? I am going to say something very controversial so please read my entire article before you condemn my thoughts on society. I have lived it, and seen it through the eyes of many people. Let me make my case before you shame me for having these non-conforming thoughts on the behaviors of society . We love to say that everyone is equal in modern society, that enlightenment and education has liberated us from ignorance and human maltreatment. But to believe such a thing makes one uniformed, and means they haven't lived in the dark sides of human reality and experience.
By Julia Stellings4 years ago in Confessions
I'm not kidding! This F*ing happened. A Public Service announcement about Chatham County, Ga, and The State of Georgia.
It started simply with standing up for the people I loved, law enforcement in the State of Georgia. A simple termination for filing a grievance against Judge Lisa Colbert, former Chatham County Juvenile Court JudgeOne still being covered up by every federal, state and local police department in Georgia for the last 5 years the press has ignored the ramifications of, despite David Klugh telling me in 2018 "You know who it is? Van Johnson." No one has listened to me for over two years, while I have been abandoned by everyone I ever knew, even if they knew nothing about what was done, anyone I trusted, anyone who could and should have done something while I struggle financially and trying to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else. The world has been in reverse for over two years, with brief moments of random kindness. Everyone from ex boyfriends, friends, my cheerleaders, my entire world has been in disarray. It has been the the only time in my life I have ever struggled, ever been treated so badly by every place that should made it better.
By Justice for All4 years ago in Confessions
Running Changed My Life
It took me a while to realize that something as simple as a 30-minute run a day can improve my health in many ways. Running made me drink less, get ready to eat, eat better, learn healthy eating goals, make new friends, boost my self-esteem and make me feel good about myself.
By Zuvin Maharzan4 years ago in Confessions
Reflections of a DV survivor
Most abusive relationships do not start out that way. Our relationship began as any other – attraction, lust, companionship, affection, love. So. Much. Love. A love that was so fierce and intense that I stayed and tried my best to please him, even as cracks and red flags began slowly appearing. A love that is so strong that even when things were really bad, the love that he showed immediately after hurting me, and at other times when things were good, pulled me right back in again. A love that is so deep, that you felt that he would do anything, literally anything, for you. Because of you. To protect you. A love that I craved.
By Claire Lewis4 years ago in Confessions
Why Are You Scowling at Islam?
I just saw you frown at a Muslim girl wearing a hijab. With a second thought, you begin to judge and criticize, such a young girl forced to wear that thing on her head, forced to stay away from so many entertainments that normal teens engage in. The best she can acquire in education is a high school diploma, perhaps, and then she'll be forced to marry a guy with a beard.
By Samiha4 years ago in Confessions
Comir-Not-today
I like to dabble in the occasional line or five of molly in nightclub bathrooms because it makes me feel alive. I also like to puff, puff, pass joints rolled by a stranger at parties and I have no clue if its home-grown originals, or bought from dodgy dealers who laced it with bath salts.
By Rachel’s Rants 4 years ago in Confessions
I Shaved My Head. Top Story - October 2021.
After beloved community member Tom Bradbury’s sudden passing last month, fellow creator Courtney Capone urged Tom’s followers to take action in his memory with three motivational challenges. Challenge One: Whatever you've been procrastinating on, do it now. Challenge Two: Leave nothing unsaid. And Challenge Three: Write!
By S. Frazer4 years ago in Confessions
A Macaw Canvas
There was red, yellow, green and blue paint. There was a nude woman standing in front of me. It was called 'live art', and the theme was "Scarlet". That was unique. I didn't know what to create, so I did what every artist did: I examined the nude woman for the sole purpose of creating a visionary painting in my mind. As was everyone else.
By Caroline4 years ago in Confessions
