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The Day | Stopped Explaining Myself
For most of my life, believed explanations were a form of love. l explained why l was late. l explained why l needed space.
By qudrat7 days ago in Motivation
Send Help: Movie Review
If you’re looking for a fun time at the cinema, look no further. Sam Raimi is back like he’s never been before, and oh, how we’ve missed him. The filmmaker behind the Evil Dead trilogy and the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man trilogy returns with his first horror movie in 17 years. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely.
By Kaiya J7 days ago in Geeks
I Forgot to Take the Plant
So finally, I was laid off. Such shocking news. As if I hadn’t seen it coming forever. There were no explanations. I hit my targets. I was punctual. I even put on makeup every single goddamn day so customers would see me happy and fresh—even on days when a gun felt more useful than lipstick.
By Nova7 days ago in Humans
Two Storms, One Body
People think moods are simple. Happy. Sad. Angry. Calm. Mine have never been simple. Living with borderline personality disorder feels like living without emotional skin. Everything touches me too deeply. A text left on read feels like abandonment. A small shift in tone sounds like goodbye.
By Jasmine 7 days ago in Poets
I Spent 30 Days Saying "No" to My Kids, and I Nearly Lost My Seat at the Table
I’ve always been the "Logistics Dad." I’m the guy who makes sure the 529 plans are funded, the tire pressure is perfect, and the backyard fence is stained before the rot sets in. In my head, my "Yes" was the roof over their heads and the food in the fridge. That was the contract. I work, I provide, I protect.
By Wisewords7 days ago in Confessions
Steel cut beads.
Cut steel beads were highly popular from the mid-18th century through the Victorian era, offering a sparkling, affordable alternative to diamond jewelry. Originating primarily in England (Woodstock and Birmingham) around the 1720s, these beads were made from faceted, polished, and riveted steel studs designed to catch light, often used for buckles, buttons, and jewelry.
By Guy lynn7 days ago in History
The daughters we failed. Content Warning.
Powerful men silence the joy And the youth of girls Who are taken and lured Into a world full of exploitation Making them experience
By Quinn Changus7 days ago in Poets
"PITHECAN", No Thank You, I'm Another "Andy" In The Making!
Like, first of all - I thought it made sense!? The way it assumes I am not really enjoying great things!? They say great things, it comes with time - I'm no fool!
By 365poetry7 days ago in Poets
Epstein Files : Story Expleind part 2
She was told that she just had to give a massage and she would get $200-300. But something else happened when she got there.
By Imran Ali Shah7 days ago in Criminal
Like It's Funny
Kevin and Darcey had a couple of dates, Pool table bets, toothy grins, fancy wine, And a mutual “friend” connecting them—
By Tina D. Lopez7 days ago in Poets
Crowned In Scars
I used to hide my scars like bad grades, pull sleeves down, change the subject, laugh too loud So nobody noticed where I’ve been.
By Milan Milic7 days ago in Poets
What If Space Travel Is Actually Time Travel?
What if everything we think we know about the universe… is backwards? What if space isn’t a place you travel through… but a time you move across?
By Cosmic Interpreter7 days ago in Futurism