Taboo
When the Night Falls
When the Night Falls When the night falls, the world grows quiet, but the heart grows louder. The absence of sunlight strips away distractions, leaving nothing but the raw essence of who we are. Perhaps that’s why the night feels heavier than the day; it’s not the darkness we fear but the truths we can no longer ignore.
By Melanieabout a year ago in Confessions
To the Girl Who Saved Us
Dear 20-Year-Old Me, I can hardly put into words how much I need to thank you right now. I’ve been sitting here thinking about all that you went through, all that you endured, and I’m honestly in awe of your strength. You were 20, scared, and overwhelmed, and yet you made the decision to leave an abusive marriage. I can’t imagine how hard that was—how many times you second-guessed yourself, how many times you thought you couldn’t do it. But you did. You made it out. And I don’t think I’d be here, at 34 years old, living the life I am now, if you hadn’t done that.
By Maria Rose about a year ago in Confessions
Vibe Alone Until You’re Valued
Vibe Alone Until You’re Valued There’s a peculiar kind of quiet that comes when you stop chasing validation from others. At first, it feels uncomfortable—like something is missing. The spaces where someone’s laughter used to fill the air feel too vast, and the silence of your phone is deafening. But then, something miraculous happens.
By Melanieabout a year ago in Confessions
Goodness Is Weakness. Content Warning.
While I Slept Last Night, The Real Me Held The Waking Me Hostage I wasn't bound or gagged. I was sitting in a dark room that was lit by dim bulbs, and viscera dripped from the ceiling to the floor. It wasn't the intestines and seared and ragged flesh that lined the walls as curtains or the exsanguination of random limbs littered on the floor that told me it was a nightmare. It wasn't the blood and guts that oozed from the walls endlessly that told me that it was all a very bad dream. Those things are in every dream. I am unbothered by the gore of my mind.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in Confessions
The Other Woman
I don't know if any woman sets out to be "the other woman" - the woman we often see in movies, in books, and on tv whom someone's boyfriend, husband, or otherwise significant other is cheating with. Did any little girl ever dream of being the other woman? I don't know. But I've known a few, and they have interesting stories to tell.
By Gene Lassabout a year ago in Confessions
An ode to my wanderlust- my recent travel reflections
The darkness that surrounds the storm is often the most turbulent period of hardships that embellish us into the trance of not knowing what to do. I learnt the lessons of patience, virtue and gratitude from the darkest periods of my life. Life has its ways of embracing us in its wisdom, staggering us into the whirlwinds of challenges and adversities, only to gift us with peonies of hope. Hope can metamorphose mountains of hatred into the galloping beauty of existence that showers us with the narrative of self-belief and confidence. It is often in a wanderlust away from our daily surroundings that we realize the wonder that the world we live in has to offer. Forgiveness after a storm is like accepting the catastrophe without denying the damage it has done. It is painful but necessary to survive, to thrive in our lives.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
The Story of a Vietnamese Prostitute
It was one of those hot Saigonese evenings. I was sitting in one of those depraved pubs of Bui Vien Street, having some beers with two Japanese fellow travelers, while watching the motley crowd rambling up and down the road. It was then when, all of a sudden, that cheery, young local girl darted out of the throng, and by the very next instant, had taken the liberty to occupy the vacant fourth chair around our table.
By okisanityabout a year ago in Confessions
Learn to Make a Living: A Journey Beyond Survival
Learn to Make a Living: A Journey Beyond Survival In a world where the concept of success is often associated with wealth, status, and power, the true essence of making a living goes beyond just earning a paycheck. It’s about discovering a purpose, finding fulfillment, and creating a life that aligns with one's values. To "learn to make a living" is not merely about financial stability; it is a deeper process that involves understanding oneself, embracing struggles, and finding joy in everyday efforts.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Confessions
"I Am Good if the World is Good"
"I Am Good if the World is Good" The phrase "I am good if the world is good" reflects a universal truth: our actions, attitudes, and behaviours are often influenced by our surroundings. If we find ourselves in a world that is kind, compassionate, and supportive, we are more likely to mirror these qualities. This is a powerful idea rooted in the interconnected nature of human existence, where our individual goodness often reflects the collective goodness we experience. However, the journey to understanding this concept is complex, involving both the warmth we receive and the darkness we face in the world.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Confessions
On the socioeconomics of being humane
The socioeconomics of humanness lies in the beauty of balancing the aspects of togetherness and isolation. In a world where life coincides with the duality of forces, oscillating between the forces of light and dark, beauty and hate, love and hatred, birth and death, humans are the most endearing and detrimental beings ever to exist. The prowess of intellect and communication, with the stellar mind that created the strides of evolution and lapses of civilization, is undeniably the most striking aspect of what makes humans the most resilient beings of them all.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
Learn to Do Every Task Wisely: A Heartfelt Reflection
Learn to Do Every Task Wisely: A Heartfelt Reflection In life, we often come across different kinds of tasks, responsibilities, and challenges. From the smallest household chores to the most significant decisions at work or in personal life, every task demands our attention and effort. However, simply doing a task is not enough; it must be done wisely, with thoughtfulness and precision. The essence of achieving success in any endeavour lies in the ability to perform it with intelligence, patience, and understanding. This philosophy of working smartly, rather than just working hard, can change the way we approach our daily lives and help us achieve our goals effectively.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Confessions
