Stream of Consciousness
My Journey From Self-Doubt to Self-Love
There was a time when just getting through the day felt like carrying a thousand-pound weight I couldn’t name. I’d smile at people, laugh at the right moments, and keep myself “put together.” But inside? I was constantly battling the belief that I wasn’t good enough, like no matter what I did, I was always falling short. Of what exactly? I wasn’t even sure. All I knew was that I couldn’t keep living like that.
By Asmatullah Afridi8 months ago in Confessions
The Lie That Saved My Family
I never thought one lie could change everything. I used to believe honesty was sacred, that truth was the foundation of love, trust, and family. But that was before the day I picked up the phone and lied to my mother to save the life we had all built together.
By Ali8 months ago in Confessions
Why My Decor Looked Happy—But My Soul Still Felt Empty
Everywhere you scroll these days, homes appear to be technicolor therapy sessions. Neon lamps. Checkered rugs. Strawberry pink walls. Squiggle mirrors. Plastic furniture that looks like it came out of a childhood dream—or a retro video game. They call it dopamine decor—a design trend built around mood-boosting colors, nostalgic patterns, and sensory delight. And in a culture that's been swimming in stress for the better part of a decade, it makes sense. People want something cheerful. Something that doesn't feel cold or corporate or heavy. Something that feels… happy.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in Confessions
Lessons I Learned From Letting Go of Toxic Relationships. AI-Generated.
I used to believe that love meant never giving up. That loyalty meant holding on, no matter how hard it got. That if I just stayed patient, or gave more, things would eventually get better.
By Asmatullah Afridi8 months ago in Confessions
people who have nearly no close friends or family to lean on usually display these habits without realizing it
In today’s hyper-connected world, loneliness is a growing epidemic that often goes unnoticed. Not everyone who appears fine on the surface is truly okay inside. Some individuals have little to no emotional support—no close friends to confide in, no family members to rely on. And while they may function "normally" in society, they often display subtle, unconscious habits that point to a deeper lack of connection and support. These behaviors are not always easy to spot—even the people exhibiting them may be unaware.
By SophiaSoso8 months ago in Confessions
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
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
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
