Stream of Consciousness
The New World Order in the Post–Cold War Era
The New World Order in the Post–Cold War Era The end of the Cold War did not bring the world the peace many had hoped for. Instead, it gave new life to old fears—particularly those centered around the idea of a New World Order. During the 1990s and 2000s, the phrase became deeply tied to conspiracy theories, religious prophecy, pop culture, and political rhetoric. It transformed from a hopeful vision of cooperation into one of the most infamous symbols of control, manipulation, and global domination.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Confessions
The Loneliest Role: Being the Strong One
There’s an invisible weight that comes with being “the strong one.” It’s the role no one assigns you, but somehow, it becomes yours. Maybe it’s because you don’t easily cry in front of others, or because you’ve mastered the art of saying “I’m fine” when you’re breaking inside. Perhaps it’s because you’ve always been the one who steps up—holding families together, carrying friendships on your shoulders, and being the steady voice when everyone else is falling apart.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Confessions
10 Clear Signs You’re a Lightworker
Lightworkers are soul-driven individuals who feel a deep urge to bring healing, hope, and kindness to the world. They often sense a mission that goes beyond daily life, drawing them to spread light in places shadowed by pain or confusion. If you’ve ever felt different, intensely empathetic, or quietly pulled toward making a positive difference, you might be a Lightworker. This article highlights ten clear signs that reveal this path, helping you recognize and embrace your unique role in the world.
By Wilson Igbasi5 months ago in Confessions
The Weight of a Confession
M Mehran Confessions rarely come easy. They are heavy things, sitting in the chest like stones, pressing down until breath itself feels borrowed. For Daniel Price, the weight had grown unbearable. For ten years, he carried a secret he swore he would never share, until the silence itself became louder than the truth.
By Muhammad Mehran5 months ago in Confessions
The Truth of My Life
I never thought my life would turn out this way. If you had asked me years ago what I wanted, I would have said something simple: a peaceful home, steady work, people I could trust, and love that lasted. But the truth of my life is nothing like that dream. Instead, it has been a storm of secrets, heartbreaks, and betrayals that left me questioning everything I once believed in.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Confessions
The Truth of My Life
There was a time when I believed life was simple. You worked hard, you loved honestly, and in return, life would reward you with stability, happiness, and peace. That’s what I thought. That’s what many of us think when we’re young. But the truth of my life is very different—messier, heavier, and far more complicated than I could have ever imagined.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Confessions
Nutella or Avocado: Why Moderation Tastes Better Than Extremes.
I am five three and weigh 130 pounds. That is about 59 kilograms. On paper, everything says I should feel fine about my body and what I eat. Yet somehow, I do not. Even now, even after years of struggling to find a healthy balance, I feel guilty when I eat. I have bounced from one extreme diet to another. Low carb, high protein, raw, juice cleanses, calorie counting, fasting. I tried them all. Some made me dizzy, some left me irritable, and a few I am almost certain made me physically sick. I recovered, yes, but the emotional scars linger. Food has felt like both a battleground and a reward, and I am tired of fighting.
By Test5 months ago in Confessions
I know I've been absent a lot here lately
Lately, I've been absent a lot from both Vocal and ViM. Many of my closest friends know and understand why I have been, but there are several who are probably wondering what's going on with Ol' Mother Combs. Whether I am alive or dead, or if I just gave up altogether on writing. Well, let me update my fans and readers on what's been happening lately in my life.
By Mother Combs5 months ago in Confessions
I Swallowed My Truth for Years—Until It Nearly Destroyed Me
For most of my life, I was a master of silence. I smiled when I was breaking inside. I nodded when I disagreed. I said “I’m fine” when I was anything but. I believed that swallowing my truth was the only way to survive. It felt safer to hide behind politeness and people-pleasing than to risk the rejection, judgment, or disappointment that might come if I dared to speak up.
By Azmat Roman ✨5 months ago in Confessions
Skin Deep
I wake in the dark, my skin damp against unfamiliar sheets. The ceiling above me is a smudge of shadow, indistinct, as if painted over by someone careless. My breathing is shallow, uneven, and the silence in the room feels so loud it buzzes. I reach for the comfort of orientation—something familiar, a lamp or a clock but my arms fall heavily, unsupported by any object. I am not at home.
By Annie5 months ago in Confessions
When Consent Isn’t Respected: What Happened to Me at a Swingers Club. Content Warning.
Last night, I went to a swingers club with my partner. I’m writing about this because I need to process what happened, but also because I believe these conversations matter. Too often, we’re told that certain environments — whether it’s a bedroom, a bar, or a sex club — blur the rules of consent. I want to be absolutely clear: they don’t.
By No One’s Daughter5 months ago in Confessions
