Secrets
I Didn’t Cry When My Son Was Born — And I’m Not Sorry
I always thought I’d cry when my son was born. You know the scenes — the dad clutching his chest, overwhelmed with joy, a single tear rolling down his cheek as his baby enters the world. I expected something like that. But when the moment actually came, standing in the OR beside my wife, it was a very different story.
By Ming C.8 months ago in Confessions
“Brand DNA” for Artists: Building an Authentic Persona That Transcends Music and Attracts Unexpected Partnerships
Most new artists focus on the music. That makes sense. It’s your passion. Your art. Your voice. But here’s a truth that might feel a little uncomfortable—your sound isn’t the only thing that defines you. In fact, it’s not even the most important thing when it comes to long-term success.
By Colin Rowe8 months ago in Confessions
10 Blatantly Sexist Remarks About Women Made by a Man
Anyone can be sexist — men, women, and people of other genders. Discrimination isn’t limited to one group. It’s horrible, disgusting, annoying, and very unfair. Unfortunately, this is something we have to encounter once in a while, because people suck. There it is, one of the most straightforward pieces of wisdom I can share with others: humans suck. Pardon my lack of scientific terminology.
By Olivia Chastity8 months ago in Confessions
The Letter She Never Read
When we bought the house, it was more of a ruin than a residence. The real estate agent called it “charmingly historic.” My wife, always the dreamer, called it “full of potential.” I called it a money pit. The wood groaned under our feet, the wallpaper peeled like sunburnt skin, and the fireplace hadn’t seen fire since someone danced the Charleston in the living room.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 months ago in Confessions
If My Son Ever Asks ‘Was I an Accident?’ — This Is What I’ll Say
It was just another workday. I was on my lunch break, April had the day off, and we were sitting in the living room watching TV. Nothing dramatic, no background music, no movie moment — just us. Then came the test result, but not from a drugstore kit. We’d gone to the hospital for this one. We wanted it to feel real. Official.
By Ming C.8 months ago in Confessions
After Age 40, You Need to Stop Doing These Habits — That Speed Up Aging
Have you ever wondered if your morning routine is making you age faster? It turns out that what you do in the first hour after waking can have a big impact on how fast — or slow — you age.
By Olivia Chastity8 months ago in Confessions
Get to Know Trichomoniasis, the Most Common Non-Viral Sexually Transmitted Infection
It was late one night in the lab when a physician from the emergency room came over. She had taken a couple of samples from a patient and wanted to read her own slides. We call it a wet mount when you read slides right after they’re collected. But this particular physician forgot one crucial step.
By Olivia Chastity8 months ago in Confessions
The 3AM Thoughts That Changed Everything
It was one of those nights when sleep refused to visit. The kind where you lie still in the dark, watching the numbers change on the clock like a slow countdown to morning. 3:02 AM. The house was quiet, but my mind was anything but.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Confessions
