humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
An Introvert with Contradictions
I've always been an introvert. Being alone is what feels easy, what feels good. It's how I recharge depleted internal batteries. Yet I live in a society where extroversion is the expectation. People are supposed to be social creatures with large groups of friends who enjoy attending social functions. I'm not that person, and I've gotten to a point in my life where I no longer have any interest in pretending to be that person.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Humans
Social Vs. Introvert
I used to hang out with people and did things just to fit in because I wanted people to like me. It was all a mask and an act I had to play. I only wished that people liked me for me and not what I could do for them or give them. Everyone took advantage of me because I let them. I did not want to be popular. I only wanted true friends who would have had my back or someone to hang out with.
By Brandi Payne7 years ago in Humans
Fishman Epilogue
I spent my twenty-fifth birthday in the cemetery. Drenched from the rain and heavy from burdens. Mum, Dad and my sister were only in their thirties when they died. Why did they have to die so young? I was blessed to have a loving family, even if it pleased God to take them away.
By Chloe Gilholy7 years ago in Humans
Our Friend, Harry
On the night of November 9, 1938, the Nazi regime began their reign of terror and violence over the Jews of Germany. Referred to as Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, many consider it the beginning of the Holocaust. On that night, the Nazis plundered thousands of Jewish businesses and synagogues, following which Nazi officers began arresting Jewish men to be sent to concentration camps.
By Toba Leverton7 years ago in Humans
Pay It Forward
Growing up mainly in Maine, I had the opportunity to see my fellow Maineiacs go out of their way to help those in need, whether it was someone broken down on the side of the road or a family in need after a house fire. I even heard about communities coming together for the raising of barns and houses. Because of these examples set by my elders, I grew up with a generous heart, wanting to help those in need.
By Michelle Frank7 years ago in Humans
I'm Transparent About Being a Male Sexual Assault Survivor
“Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine.” - Mario Fernandez November 14, 2014 was the day that my life was forever changed. Four years ago, I was sexually assaulted. I won't share the details with everyone, because you can go get your porn from somewhere else. I kept quiet about my assault for almost three years, and I internalized all of that trauma.
By Danny Weaver7 years ago in Humans
Holiday Wars
~~~*Holiday Wars*~~~ Thanksgiving was not happy, not even a little bit, as he looked out over the world on his day of days. He witnessed the huddled freezing masses lined up in front of storefronts and shops waiting in desperation for another holiday’s season to begin, Christmas.
By Terry James7 years ago in Humans
Hello It's Me
While I was listening to the radio, the announcer talked about a writing project that is all the rage these days, writing a letter to himself. This letter from me to me, which is particularly addressed to our younger self, the one we were as teenagers, as children.
By Caroline Brazeau7 years ago in Humans
Fishman Chapter Ten
Todd always seems to be the first to bar and loves being the last to leave. In the corner of the pub where cold pints covered the little table by the fire, Todd shows me some of his favourite screenshots of the chat logs he’s had with the catfish Kathleen. They got her down to a T. They got all her old photos and began uploading them as if they were recent.
By Chloe Gilholy7 years ago in Humans
