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Stories in Humans that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
To My Sunshine. Content Warning.
I was not prepared when I found out that I was going to be your mother. I was 18 years old, barely out of high school and no were near an adult in my mind. As you grew inside of my womb, I was overwhelmed with fear and anxiety, but also with love for you. Your birth was not easy on me, because you were too afraid to come out into the world. 48 hours of labor and a c-section later, you were here and my life was never the same again.
By Luna Verityabout a year ago in Humans
To Know Thyself
The challenges we face, are not meant to break us, they are opportunities to be welcomed, for under the pressure of these challenges it brings out the most primal part of ourselves, which can be on many occasions, the side of ourselves, that we may not have even known was there, and if we were un aware of such a side to our own individual uniqueness, than it stands to reason that others would most likely not be privy to the knowledge that such a side of us exists.
By Kaylon Forsythabout a year ago in Humans
To Tektal and Fellow Creators!
To Tektal and many others, It may seem strange to address a letter of gratitude to someone, like yourself, Tektal, who until September 2023, did not exist. As merely an extraterrestrial figment of my imagination, you provided me with one of the most important moments of my writing career—an actual bona fide win in Vocal's Extraterrestrial Challenge.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Humans
GO MAVS!
Dear Dallas Mavericks, Wow! Here we go again! October 24th was the start of the new 2024-2025 NBA season. During the 2023-2024 season, the thought of going all the way and winning the NBA championship was exciting, exhilarating, and thrilling. If people weren't fans at the beginning of last year's seasons, they were by the end creating a sports tsunami.
By Babs Iversonabout a year ago in Humans
A Fine Line Between Intoxicating and Toxic Friendships and Relationships
There is a fine line between intoxicating and toxic friendships and relationships. Sometimes, the most pleasurable, amazing things that we feel, are so intoxicating at first. When you make a friend, there’s that new relationship energy that flows and energizes our soul. There is a rush of positive feelings. It feels good. Some people call it NRE (New Relationship Energy). With time though, sometimes relationships turn into toxic situations. Toxic relationships can occur within friendships, relationships, and familial relationships.
By Rowan Finley about a year ago in Humans
Carus Pater
Dear Dad, It's been a while, and for that too I am grateful... you don't need me to tell you that it's a little complicated between us right now, and has been for a long time. We don't talk, not since you told me that I'm not your daughter anymore, but I still think of you as my dad - I guess I always will. So here it is, the truth without glamour or bitterness; I'm not sure I like you, but I love you. I'm not sure I wish things were different, or that I can say truthfully that you have been a good father any more than I could say honestly that you have been a bad one...
By S. A. Crawfordabout a year ago in Humans
You Believed in Me
Dear Carrie, Most of the time I show up to the gym in a Supernatural-themed T-shirt, black mid-thigh shorts, and sneakers that have seen better days. My socks aren’t trendy. My hair is usually in a ponytail held by an 80s-style scrunchie, and I carry my Walmart bottle of water around. Around me I see the young women and buff men with enviable bodies, but I also see the older folks, working out and improving their quality of life.
By Barb Dukemanabout a year ago in Humans
Timothy
I’m sitting on the floor of the high school gym, yawning at the monotone promises of Student Council candidates. Picking the neon-pink polish from my nails, I glance up to see a young man dressed in white robes stepping up to the podium. Suddenly, I’ve forgotten my nails. The hubbub in the audience goes up a notch as this bearded presidential hopeful announces that his campaign speech will be a reading from John Lennon: In His Own Write.
By Marie Wilsonabout a year ago in Humans
Dear Preacher
Dear Preacher, To begin, I would like to express my gratitude for your presence. I appreciate you have not succumbed to despair and have continued being, not because we require your presence, but because you have recognised the value of your own life. I believe that is remarkable. Facing death regularly and still discovering reasons to persevere is a testament to the strength and courage that life causes.
By Moon Desertabout a year ago in Humans
