Teenage years
LOVE HURTS
I remember the first time I saw her. It was a sunny afternoon, and the world seemed to slow down as she walked into the room. Her name was Emily. As the saying goes "love is blind" and indeed it is, to me,she was the most beautiful girl in the world. Her smile could light up the darkest of days, and her laughter was like music to my ears. I was instantly captivated. Let's be frank, I believe that even you, you've atleast met someone who insanely turns your feelings on from the first sight. Atleast everbody experienced that. And this was the same situation between me and Emily.
By Deluxethewriterabout a year ago in Confessions
The Warm Hug to Myself on My Recent Accomplishment
The Warm Hug to Myself on My Recent Accomplishment Whenever you find yourself talking negatively to yourself or judging or shaming yourself for something you have done wrong maybe today, or in your past, think about saying those harsh words to the younger version of you. How atrocious of you would it be to talk to your inner child like that, of telling the most disdainful of phrases that would never leave your mouth for the people you love? We live in a world where it is normalized to treat yourself with grit and harshness and to be hard on yourself because guess what we live in a hustling world where everybody charges with lightning speed towards their goals and if you render yourself with steadiness and ease, we are losing the damn game of life.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
Digital Detox: Unplugging to Reclaim Your Sanity
Let’s face it: We’re all a little too attached to our screens. Whether it’s the constant ping of notifications, the never-ending scroll of social media, or the black hole of YouTube that swallows hours of your life, screens have taken over. It’s like our phones have become extensions of our hands, and if we ever accidentally leave them at home, we’re pretty sure the world might end. But what if—brace yourself—you took a break? Yes, a digital detox. It’s time to put down the gadgets, step away from the screens, and remember what it feels like to have a functioning brain (and maybe even a social life).
By Tovelleabout a year ago in Confessions
Finding My Voice: A Journey Through Trauma and Healing
We want to discuss the experiences of sexual assault survivors. Recently, the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh have brought attention to this important topic. When President Trump questioned Christine Blasey Ford's allegations, it resonated with many survivors. His statement implied that if her claims were true, she would have reported them immediately. This triggered a wave of responses from survivors, who shared their experiences online using the hashtag #WhyIDidntReport.
By Gibson Petersabout a year ago in Confessions
Matrimony, Heartbreak, and Broken Promises: My 2014 Love Story
I started liking him as he is family oriented and gives much importance to his family. Within two months, we met each other and spent time together for two-three days. During that time, I was in US project and I was about to get H1B. As he was in Europe, he wanted me to come to Europe to be with him, so I moved out of US project saying I got engaged to a guy and he lives in Europe.
By Chahat Kaurabout a year ago in Confessions
Why an Older Woman-Younger Man Relationship Can Work So Well
Age really is just a number, and this is becoming truer as we move toward a greater cultural embrace of aging gracefully and the possibilities of longevity. For most men, this is an agreeable sentiment—the older man-younger woman dynamic has been accepted as normal for generations.
By Venuabout a year ago in Confessions
The Secret I’ll Never Tell: How I Destroyed a Happy Marriage. Content Warning.
Around the time I out of high school, I had a very good friend who I hoped to one day became my girlfriend. Long story short, it never panned out — I was too shy and unsure of myself. On the day I planned to try to move things forward, she started showing a great deal of interest in some guy we met, and I lost my courage. This was devastating to me, and I lost the last shred of self-confidence. Soon after we lost contact after I moved to another city.
By Chahat Kaurabout a year ago in Confessions
The Enchanted Bloom of Wonders
In a sun-kissed meadow, where wildflowers swayed gently in the breeze, a curious boy named Kava wandered through the grass, his bright green eyes scanning the ground for hidden treasures. His curly brown hair bounced with each step, and the warm sunlight danced across his face, illuminating his infectious smile. Kava loved nothing more than exploring the outdoors, discovering secrets that lay just beyond the edge of everyday sight. As he made his way deeper into the meadow, he stumbled upon a hidden path he had never seen before – a path that seemed to whisper his name.
By Mayaabout a year ago in Confessions
An open letter to the ones who are scared of how they might be perceived
An open letter to the ones who are scared of how they might be perceived. What if people think I am too weird or ecstatic to be around as a person? What if others think I am too much, too much passion, too many emotions, too strong, too opinionated, and not a cool person to hang out with? I wish I could say that I haven't said that, I am oblivious to feeling insecure, bothered or sabotaging my self-belief from time to time. But truth be told, it is only humane of me to be concerned about how I might be perceived in the minds of others. If you relate to this, I am writing this letter to you, my imperfect fellow being. In the most vulnerable and painstaking way, we all are not immune to the negativity and limiting beliefs of ourselves and others.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
The Warm Embrace of Self-Acceptance
The Warm Embrace of Self-Acceptance It takes years to build your trust but it takes a moment, a simple rustle of words through the air, a singular action that dwindles the faith we have in someone. Life has always had its flair of shedding and unwavering our realities with the ones we need to embrace, of robbing us of the sturdy land of certainty and plopping us into the ocean of the unknown, stumbling us into the blatant truth of existential being, making us learning the lessons the hard way.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
