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Most recently published stories in Humans.
I’ll Be Yours
- August, 1998 The banging in my head never stopped and the pain was becoming unbearable. It’s safe to say that I hadn’t slept in three nights. I stared at the smooth ceiling above us, noticing new markings and cracks on the old motel ceiling as the sun comes up. Sunrises were mostly always the same. Most nights, when Rob lets me leave the curtains open, I stay up and watch the sunlight poor in and take over the whole room and all of its energy.
By sarah noel8 years ago in Humans
A Friend in Yourself
Before I delve into my inner thoughts and newly formed philosophy, I’d like to clarify that this is not a refurbished version of the cliche idea that one must love themselves in order for others to love them as well. Sure this may have truth to it but even the most self-loathing individuals are loved by someone and the most self-conscious people admired. Loving yourself makes a great deal of things easier but there are no prerequisites for love.
By Miakoda Natane8 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Pissed Off at Frenemies
Frenemies are people who claim to be your friend while at the same time undermining you. They act open and honest but they are not being straight with you. In fact, that sort of frenemy will never be straight with you. They try to hide their problems from people. This sort of frenemy pretends they have your best interests in mind when really, that is not the case. Some of them want to throw you under the bus. They may or may not know too much about you. This is why you have to dump frenemies since no good comes out of the frenemy relationship.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Humans
Casanova vs. Don Juan: Do You Actually Know the Difference?
After an early morning power walk through the old neighborhood in Mexico City where I live, my exercise partner and I sat down to a cup of coffee in Joselo, a small cozy coffee shop across from Parque Lincoln. Mornings in the Polanco neighborhood, before cars begin to crowd the narrow streets, when it's only locals, their dogs, and elderly men reading paper and drinking strong coffee, is by far the most peaceful time of day. On one hand, Polanco feels very much like a village; easily walkable, charming old buildings, outdoor markets, and unassuming dog friendly cafes; on the other hand, there is a large concentration of trendy hotspots, drawing crowds from the suburbs nights and weekends, a bevy of high end luxury stores, and new, modern construction going up everywhere. The contrast of old and new, however, gives it a special flavor that not many areas can boast.
By Leslie Sharp8 years ago in Humans
Good Girls, Bad Boys, and Relationship Power Dynamics. Top Story - April 2018.
I left an abusive relationship almost 10 years ago, and I’ve been through counseling, therapy, a domestic abuse recovery program, and I’m still not completely over what happened to me. The process has helped me understand what went on, learn more about myself, and to rebuild my life. Having had the chance to learn about the structure of abuse, and to examine my own feelings about myself and about relationships, I’ve figured a lot of shit out. This knowledge has given me more confidence, and with confidence I’m less inclined to tolerate other people’s crap. So instead of getting caught up in destructive thought patterns about whether or not I’m good enough, or if I should be trying to please someone else, I’ve allowed myself the space to reflect and identify patterns that I don’t want to repeat.
By Katy Preen8 years ago in Humans
The Savage World of Social Media
The Savage World of Social Media: How is it affecting you? By: Mj Angel There is a new phobia out there, and it has a great deal to do with social media. Social phobias are becoming more and more complex as we continue to integrate our world with our phones and their multitude of apps. But how is it affecting you? In this report, I will talk about:
By SM Fitzgerald8 years ago in Humans
Love Hurts
When we talk about domestic abuse, we miss one of the most important factors—love. We frame the argument in more rational terms, e.g. when we believe the victim only stays for practical reasons. We feel it must be because of lack of resources, or isolation, or logistics. At worst, they might remain through fear, compliance, or learned helplessness. But that’s only part of the problem. All of these reasons are valid ones, but by concentrating only on the practical, we’re only seeing part of the picture, and we’re letting survivors down.
By Katy Preen8 years ago in Humans
10 Conflicts of a Long Distance Relationship
Whether you have been in a long distance relationship for two weeks or two years, you know that with the territory of being away from your partner come conflicts. Adjusting to anything new in a relationship is hard, let alone going from seeing each other every day, to once a month, or worse.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Humans
Advice I Wish I Had
The other day I was scrolling through Facebook just passing time. I came across a post from a girl that I don't really know and never have really talked to. She was saying how she was upset and felt worthless. Even though I've never talked to her before, I wanted to message her and make sure she was OK. When she finally responded, she said that her boyfriend had recently broken up with her. Now, we have all been through a breakup before. This was the one that hurt. She told me how she felt worthless and that she was never going to find anyone and why go on with life. I gave her advice. At first, it was the advice I've always been given; the "oh, you're not going to be alone forever" advice—then I realised it's all fake. I told her my advice, the advice I wish I would've been given. I told her I understood what she was going through. I know that kind of relationship because I had it. It was that relationship where you love him so much that it hurts, but it hurts even more when you can't love him anymore. I told her how I cried myself to sleep for months, how I thought it was all pointless, how living life without him would be pointless.
By Alyssa Smith8 years ago in Humans
My First Lesbian Relationship Pt. 1
Well, for those of you who know me personally, you know that my fiancee is my first serious lesbian relationship. I have dated girls in the past, but they were short (and secret) relationships. I have always been attracted to females, but I have never been open and honest about it, not even to myself really.
By Jordan Payne8 years ago in Humans
