Stream of Consciousness

An Orphan, a Widow, and a Soon-to-Be Mother
We sat in the hospital café, sipping horrible teas and coffees from paper cups, simply gazing at one another, lost for words.
By souhila12 months ago in Confessions
Writer
God gave venom to scorpions, claws to bears, and words to me. Kangaroos and Peacocks make themselves big to be more menacing. I write with spite.
By Mezmur12 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a People-Pleaser: How Embracing 'No' Changed My Life
About 80% of people-pleasers feel disconnected from their true feelings. This statistic really hits home for me as I think about my own journey. I always wanted to please everyone, even if it meant ignoring my own needs.
By Wilson Igbasi12 months ago in Confessions
Why?
Why? Does anyone out there remember when I shared a story or it could have been in the comments about myself saying that people, for example, some family members that seem to pass right on by me without really acknowledging me. For some reason, I think, they may say stuff like you're lazy and then when confronted say they never said such a thing could have been who they were married too, but really not sure. One called me lazy the other just seemed to ignore me, and what hurt there I really got no help really when my grandnieces and one nephew always gave me a hard time when I watched them, I would discipline them the way I was disciplined by my parents, but that didn't work. I even got treats, baked cakes and snacks that they liked and nothing worked. When I got up the nerve to address this, they either just looked at me like I was crazy, or they ran to their mama like a five-year-old instead of the thirtysomething person she happened to be. What gets me the mother (my sister) only sees that person's side. You would think she would try to be impartial for you would think being a brother she could see my side too, but she doesn't.
By Mark Graham12 months ago in Confessions
Life, Lies, and Fulfillment: A Journey to Self-Discovery(Beyond The Surface)
I have seen so many new year(s). At least with so many ups and downs, I can boldly say life is magical, miraculous, or scientific in a way I have come to know but still not fully understand. Whatever you believe life is to you is in one way the truth, in another way a plain lie. Life itself has no sides, but it does sometimes…
By Godsgift O. Amosabout a year ago in Confessions
11 Days after First Chemo Treatment. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
It’s been eleven days since my last treatment and boy. Has there been some ups and downs. It can get graphic, so readers beware.
By Jessie Lynn Nelsonabout a year ago in Confessions
I am going to Jail
I am going to jail. Yes, this is my last month free. In nineteen days, I will be behind bars. Sh. 1,700,000 or $13,124.37 to be precise, is the money I defrauded and stole from the hospital and its stakeholders. It had to be done. I had to lie. It wasn’t about me, but I am the only one who could. Now my six months are lapsing. Time is ticking away, like mist in hot weather.
By Ivy Brownieabout a year ago in Confessions
The Question Beneath the Sunset
Would it be possible? I don’t know. I can’t know. It’s been three years since my breakup—no, not a divorce, not a marriage, just a breakup. But does that make it any less significant? It doesn’t feel that way. It still feels heavy, like the shadow of the life I thought I had figured out.
By Maria Belen Franceseabout a year ago in Confessions
All the things she didn't deserve
The prisoner had two mothers, neither of whom was particularly interested in her fate or well-being. The prisoner thought she had escaped from a crib with cage-like bars and the very real possibility of starvation, but she had only slipped into another cage, one where heartily abundant meals and gastric comments were always available.
By M.about a year ago in Confessions
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring an Interior Painter in Virginia
So, you're ready to give your home or office a fresh coat of paint? Exciting times, isn’t it? But before you start your search for the perfect painter, let's talk about some common missteps that could turn your dream project into a bit of a nightmare. Whether you're sprucing up your living room or revamping your entire office space, knowing what to watch out for can save you time, money, and a whole lot of headaches.
By Michael Caineabout a year ago in Confessions
My Devils
Introduction This happens to me often, my inner demons conspire to stop me from writing, and really don't like it when I hit back at them.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Confessions
Learn from Your Mistakes: The Art of Growth and Wisdom
Learn from Your Mistakes: The Art of Growth and Wisdom Life is a never-ending journey of learning and experiences. Along this journey, mistakes are inevitable. Some may be small, easily forgotten; others may seem monumental, leaving a lasting imprint. Often, we find ourselves blaming, ridiculing, or undermining our worth due to these mistakes. However, mistakes are not signs of failure; they are stepping stones toward maturity, growth, and wisdom. They are the foundation upon which we build our understanding of life, steering us toward better paths and brighter futures.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Confessions