Secrets
My Story of Growing Up Invisible: Their Needs Always Came First
When you're raised in a home where your parents' needs are always the priority, you learn quickly how to disappear. You adapt, you accommodate, and eventually, you forget what it even feels like to want something for yourself. That was when I was young. A life lived in the shadows so that others could shine. We seemed like a functioning family from the outside. My parents were educated, respected, and active in the community. They maintained steady employment and attended every school function, parent-teacher conference, and neighborhood barbecue. But behind closed doors, the dynamic was starkly different. Love in our house was conditional—granted only when you served a purpose, fulfilled an expectation, or validated their sense of self.
By MD Tarek Aziz 9 months ago in Confessions
How My Mind Became My Friend
I am an engineer and a digital marketer. I have my happy family, I love to do for my family, and I am spiritual too. I love to pray the God, do namaz and Quran, and my family too. I believe to work hard and get your destiny, without doing anything, you will never achieve success. I always teach this lesson to my kids, too. ' Never put a full stop after your success(.), you put a comma(,) "No end of success".
By Ashrafi Karimjee9 months ago in Confessions
Maybe I Was Wrong: A Confession I Needed Years to Make
🌧️ The Day I Walked Away I still remember the last time we spoke. You messaged me something simple — a “Hey, just checking in, you okay?” But I wasn’t okay. I hadn’t been for a while. I was angry, hurt, confused… and worst of all, ashamed that I didn’t know how to say it.
By Aleesha Ilyas9 months ago in Confessions
" When Everyone Left Me, I Learned To Love Myself"
There was a moment in my life when I looked around and realized—I was alone. Friends disappeared. Family became distant. Even the people I thought would always be there... weren’t. It was one of the hardest realizations I’ve ever faced.
By Semexant Djorkaeff 9 months ago in Confessions
I wish I had cut my friends earlier
I owe my success to the people around me, but when it comes to giving credit to my friends, that’s a little more complicated. The way they sabotaged my growth didn’t hit me until I took a step back and noticed the pattern. At first, it led me to loneliness — but it also gave me the space to reconnect with the people who truly mattered and helped me reach milestones I once thought were out of my reach.
By Echo Vonn9 months ago in Confessions
How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking
Just a few years ago, the thought of standing in front of an audience made my stomach churn. My palms would sweat, my heart would race, and words would disappear from my mind the moment I stepped up to speak. Public speaking wasn’t just a fear—it was a full-blown nightmare.
By Sohail Dahar9 months ago in Confessions
The Day I Almost Gave Up: A Personal Journey Through Doubt And Discovery.
There was a time in my life when everything seemed to fall apart. I felt lost, overwhelmed, and on the verge of giving up. This is the story of how I navigated through that darkness and found a renewed sense of purpose.
By Semexant Djorkaeff 9 months ago in Confessions
The Group Chat Exposé
So, I’d been dating this guy named Shawn for about a year. Tall, smooth, fresh haircut every Friday, smelled like Dior Sauvage and bad decisions. You know the type. One of those guys who always has a vague job title like “consultant” but never explains what he actually does.
By MessyConfessions9 months ago in Confessions
26 Years of Silence: The Love Story I Lived Alone
26 Years of Silence: The Love Story I Lived Alone They say love fades with time, but that’s not true. Some loves never fade. They just sit there — quietly, like a shadow — following you through the years, through every room, every season, and every moment of silence. That was the love I had. That is the love I still carry.
By Ayesha Mansoor9 months ago in Confessions
