Stream of Consciousness
Alone in a Connected World: Mental Health in the Digital Age. AI-Generated.
In a world of likes, comments, and 24/7 connection, why are we more anxious, lonely, and mentally drained than ever before? This story dives into the emotional toll of digital life and what we can do to reclaim our minds in an age that never stops scrolling.
By Fareed khan6 months ago in Humans
I Didn't Know How to Say No
I’m just an awkward kid, painfully shy, saddened by my parents hating on each other, or frustrated at how my siblings see me. I’m vetoed from having a strong voice of my own by my parents’ need for control, more than likely because of their own emotionally immature wounds. My mother reigns by manipulation, and an ability to shout and scream — loud and effortlessly.
By Chantal Christie Weiss6 months ago in Humans
My Journey From Bystander to Advocate
I used to think silence was safe. When conflict, injustice, or difficult conversations arose, I kept my head down, my voice low, and my opinions tucked neatly inside. I wasn't a bad person—I just didn’t want to “get involved.” I believed that staying quiet kept me out of trouble, protected my peace, and allowed me to focus on my own life. But deep down, I knew the truth: I was hiding.
By Fazal Hadi6 months ago in Humans
How I Hid My Struggles Behind a Smile
People always told me I had a “great smile.” It was my shield, my mask, and for a long time, my survival tool. I was the person who always had a joke ready, the one who brightened up the room, who offered a listening ear to everyone else. On the outside, I looked put together, calm, and cheerful. But what they didn’t see—what I never let anyone see—was the storm quietly brewing behind my eyes.
By Fazal Hadi6 months ago in Humans
Why Do We Strike
When workers lay down their tools and march out into the streets, they are doing something far more profound than merely asking for higher wages or better benefits. A strike, at its core, is not just an economic action—it is a philosophical declaration. It is a confrontation with systems of power, a public cry for recognition, and perhaps most importantly, a collective affirmation of human dignity.
By Fred Bradford6 months ago in Humans
