Relationships
World War ll: The broken pride of Japanese soldiers
Amidst the dense jungles of the Philippines, where the vibrant greenery hid the scars of war, a small group of Japanese soldiers clung to survival, remnants of a bygone era. The year was 1947, two years after World War II had officially ended. Yet, for these soldiers, the war persisted, trapped in a time capsule of their own making.
By Naython Tio2 years ago in Pride
Navigating Double Standards in Relationships
In the complicated world of romantic relationships, we often stress the significance of equality, respect, and comprehension. Nevertheless, as we navigate the complexities of modern love, it is essential to acknowledge and confront the existence of double standards that can silently affect the dynamics between partners.
By Deborah Rivera Valentin2 years ago in Pride
marked by canines. Runner-Up in #200 Challenge.
I came out of the womb in a birthing squat. My pen is the fruit of my life’s labor — the written story. To blow the lid off my own life and expose it, whether through fiction, poetry, or essay, is the only way I know how not to feel alone when the going gets bad.
By Jen Parkhill “JP”2 years ago in Pride
Surviving Life
Since 1988 December has been made HIV/AIDS awareness month. This silent pandemic has infected 39 million people and has killed over 680,000 of them since its discovery in 1981. HIV/AIDS is a disease that attacks the immune system, weakening the body’s defenses to fight against infection and diseases. It is spread through contact with infected blood, semen, and vaginal fluid. Despite the global awareness of the disease, it still infects less than 2,000 people a year. Here is how you can go through life with HIV/AIDS.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Pride
