Teenage years
The Day I Climbed Over Fear
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been terrified of heights. Mortified. Even the thought of standing near a ledge makes my knees do that weird wobble thing. If heaven and hell really are in the sky and underground, I think I know which one I’d rather be closer to—and it’s not because of fire or damnation.
By ArshNaya Writes7 months ago in Confessions
"I Didn't Know These Common Habits Were Signs of Mental Health Issues"
We often think of mental health struggles as loud, visible, and dramatic. We imagine people curled in bed for days, breaking down in tears, or isolating themselves entirely from the world. And yes, sometimes it does look like that. But more often than not, mental health issues wear a disguise. They slip quietly into our daily routines, masquerading as harmless habits or personality quirks.
By Muhammad Wisal7 months ago in Confessions
We’re More Connected Than Ever, But Lonelier Than We’ve Ever Been: A Day in 2025
This morning, I woke up to 134 notifications. Messages from group chats I barely participate in, app updates, news alerts about a wildfire on the other side of the world, and a reminder from a mental health app that I haven’t “checked in” for four days.
By Muhammad Ilyas7 months ago in Confessions
Can You Be in Love With Someone Who Never Loved You Back?. AI-Generated.
The First Time I Saw Him I still remember the first time I noticed Ayan. He wasn’t loud or trying to be the center of attention — he just had this quiet, calm energy that made you feel safe. We were in the same literature class. He raised his hand to talk about a poem one day, and the way he spoke, like he really felt the words… it stayed with me. He didn’t just understand things — he saw them, in the kind of way most people miss.
By Axad Creator7 months ago in Confessions
I Judged Someone Too Quickly—and I Was Totally Wrong
We judge people all the time, often without realizing it. A glance, a tone of voice, a facial expression—we take fragments of a person and create a story in our minds. I used to think I was particularly skilled at reading people. I relied on intuition, on my gut, and I was confident that I could assess someone’s character within moments of meeting them. That belief came crashing down the day I judged someone too quickly—and learned just how wrong I could be.
By Muhammad Asim7 months ago in Confessions
They Turned My Soft Heart Into Stone
We often think heartbreak comes with loud cries, broken promises, or dramatic goodbyes. But the truth is, some heartbreaks are quiet. They don’t come with shouting or tears. They come with slow, small changes that turn a warm heart into a cold one.
By Muhammad Adil7 months ago in Confessions
Unsent Letters: The Love I Carried In Silence
Some love stories are never spoken, only written in hidden letters no one will ever read. I always believed that if love was strong enough, it would find its way to be spoken. But I was wrong. Some love stories are born in silence, nurtured in stolen glances and quiet prayers, and die quietly within the heart that holds them.
By Asim Ali7 months ago in Confessions
How Social Media Is Quietly Changing Who We Are
It was all fun when we first joined Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. We felt a little more connected to the world because we were able to communicate with friends who lived far away, share photos, and write about our feelings. However, gradually, something began to alter. We used more than just social media — We began to change as a result. It started to shape how we see ourselves, how we talk, and how we feel slowly and quietly. It began to quietly rewrite our identity.
By kaykobad7 months ago in Confessions
