humanity

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

She's "Damaged Goods"
Most people will never understand how much strength sits quietly inside a women’s addiction treatment facility—because they’re too busy believing the labels slapped on the women who end up there.
By Ashlee Laurel2 months ago in Humans
Your December Reminder
I couldn’t stop thinking of the changes I‘ve experienced every December. I am always thinking about life and the changes I want to make for the next year. I also think of the past—how much I have changed and how far I’ve came.
By Semra Laureen Hill Jean2 months ago in Humans
The Sword of Damocles
Let me ask you something. Be honest, even if you only answer in your own mind: Have you ever dreamed of living someone else’s life, only to later realise you were blessed not to?
By Lori A. A.2 months ago in Humans
An Hour of Light on the Darkest Day
The darkest day of winter never looks as dramatic as the calendar suggests. It doesn’t roar or insist on its significance. It just arrives—quiet, blue-edged, almost shy—slipping over the windowsills before I’m fully awake.
By Rick Allen2 months ago in Humans
Traditions. Honorable Mention in The Ritual of Winter Challenge. Top Story - December 2025.
I was never much of a fan of christmas, the death of family members and funerals leaks over all the memories. I was young when it happened, nobody taught me how to grieve. It was always just a "they're with god now," and "my condolences." It's not like I was close with my grandparents, they lived far away and I rarely ever saw them. My dad's mom left us on my brother’s birthday and her funeral was December 24th, that was my first ever green christmas. Five years later, my mom’s dad passed away on December 24th. So, as I said before, death and funerals were my biggest memory about christmas, since I was quite young.
By Tanya Lei2 months ago in Humans
The Human Touch
From the moment we are born, and placed on our mothers (or fathers) bare chest, we long for human touch. That bond, that closeness, that feeling of being loved. It is a feeling like no other. It has been proven that a simple hug produces endorphins that just plain makes us feel good. Skin to skin contact with another human seems to be necessary (at least for me it is).
By Gail S.2 months ago in Humans
When Holiday Cheer Meets Hardline Policy: The DHS Christmas Meme Campaign That Sparked a National Outrage
There are moments in American politics that feel so strange, so out-of-step, that people have to ask: “Is this real?” This December, just as families were decorating trees, lighting candles, and unboxing ornaments that smell like childhood, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted something that stopped millions of Americans mid-scroll.
By Zeenat Chauhan2 months ago in Humans
Echoes of Missing Men. Top Story - December 2025.
“Whatsoever I've feared has come to life And whatsoever I've fought off became my life Just when every day seemed to greet me with a smile Sunspots have faded, now I'm doing time” - Soundgarden, "Fell on Black Days"
By Carl J. Petersen2 months ago in Humans
Michael Savage on Why Christmas Inspires Gratitude
Christmas comes each year with warm lights, familiar songs, and a sense of quiet reflection that softens people. It is a season filled with memories, family traditions, and moments that remind us of what truly matters. Many people feel more appreciative during this time of year, even if life has been stressful or demanding. Writer Mike Savage, a New Canaan resident, often says that Christmas encourages people to slow down and notice the good around them. Gratitude becomes easier to feel because the season inspires connection, warmth, and generosity.
By Mike Savage New Canaan2 months ago in Humans
The Moment I Realized I Wasn’t Broken, I Was Just Tired of Pretending
💔 “The Moment I Realized I Wasn’t Broken — I Was Just Tired of Pretending” For the longest time, I thought something was wrong with me.
By abualyaanart2 months ago in Humans
Book Threat
In the 21st century, the fact that a book can still be deemed a national security threat—sufficient for authorities to wield the censorship axe without hesitation—is striking.
By Water&Well&Page2 months ago in Humans
Are we truly alone?
Since the earliest days of civilization, humanity has looked toward the night sky and wondered about our place in the cosmos. Billions of stars ignite the Milky Way, each with the potential to host worlds where life might flourish. Yet despite this overwhelming abundance, every search for signals beyond Earth has returned only silence.
By Sakuni Bandara2 months ago in Humans