humanity

For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.

Happy World Down Syndrome Day
3/21. March 21st. Every year this day signifies the recognition of all of the amazing people who live in the world that just so happen to have an extra chromosome in their DNA. It's called Down Syndrome. Through no fault of their own, they are born with a genetic abnormality which can make it difficult to process information as quickly as the 'typical' or 'average' person could. So what? It's no big deal. But, it is. This developmental disability also comes with a physical element to it which can be seen as different. And, at certain times in a person's life, it can be challenging to hear people say things about the way your face looks or how Johnny or Susie is 'slow'. Yet, the overall positive and loving nature shown from an individual with Down Syndrome to anyone else is usually amazing, inspirational, and unbelievably self-less.
By Jim Gaven4 years ago in Humans
Living the American Nightmare
Each day I wake up, check the time, check the weather, and check the news to see if a tragedy occurred while I slept. Most mornings nowadays, all I see is tragedy. They ever so kindly make sure to include a few heartwarming blurbs about a rescued dog or children raising money to pay off school lunch debt, a futile attempt to cleanse the palate.
By nathaney4 years ago in Humans
I Challenge This Challenge
Over the last year, I have entered a lot of stories in various Vocal + challenges, always with a small dose of hope and a larger dose of skepticism. That skepticism has been well-earned, but that's another story.
By Paula Shablo4 years ago in Humans
Selfish Idiots Ruined the Following 4 Things
Behind every stupid rule is a selfish moron who took things too far. For example, a robber was attempting to steal from another man’s backyard.
By janney wait4 years ago in Humans
How a bunch of kids from the park showed us the true joy of giving
It was the early onset of the pandemic. I was staying at a Paying Guest accommodation with my sister . Fear was everywhere. News of death from all over the world left us shocked everyday. We slept every night with silent prayers for our family’s well-being.
By Rashmi G4 years ago in Humans
A Yardstick For Judgement
I have been on a spiritual journey, at the very least, for as long as I can remember. My parents are part of a religion that many folks view as a cult. We read the Bible daily, attended services three times a week and sought to share The Word with as many other people as we possibly could. One of my very earliest childhood memories is of questioning their practices, although I couldn’t actually do so out loud.
By Analise Dionn4 years ago in Humans
He Said: Sorry for Doing This to All of You
He said, "I'm sorry, I'm acting wrong. I have made big mistakes against you, and against myself. I did not really mean that. I did not really want it, and it was not really the intention that I should thus, ruthlessly pursue my own goals and and use raw power against so many innocent people. So sorry for that.
By Albert Sundve4 years ago in Humans
Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs: Latest Developments In The Fight Against This Deadly Disease
There are many different types of cancer, and many different treatments for cancer. Each treatment has its own risks and benefits, and each cancer is different so the best treatment for each cancer will vary. In this article, we will discuss some of the latest treatments for cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. We will also discuss the costs of these treatments and the risks associated with them.
By Alain Saamego4 years ago in Humans
Intrusive Questions to Stop Asking People. Top Story - March 2022.
People are curious and nosy, we all know that. But with certain topics it's better to leave yourself out of it and let people handle their own business. Here are a few examples of intrusive questions that you really shouldn't be asking people unless they welcome the conversation.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Humans
Let Freedom Reign
The freedom to stay, The freedom to leave. The freedom to say, The freedom to keep silent. Freedom from oppression,
By Rheanna Douglas4 years ago in Humans
10 Classic Romance Tropes to Keep Readers Turning Pages
The romance novel genre is one of the most popular in fiction, if not the most popular. With its origins dating back to 18th century France, romance novels have been popular for centuries.
By Talia Meadows4 years ago in Humans
The Drums of War
I hear the echoes of bombs dropping again. It’s hard to sleep sometimes, but I have gotten used to it. I thought I’d never hear sounds like that again after leaving old Earth. There was so much war and violence there throughout human history that we began to think of it as a disease. Wars, weapons of mass destruction, violence on a scale we couldn’t imagine, leading to the Great War.
By Om Prakash John Gilmore4 years ago in Humans