Stream of Consciousness
Millennium Puzzle Pieces
Kai sat cross-legged on his twin bed in his mom’s cramped Brooklyn apartment, scrolling through apartment listings on his laptop. Most of the units were wildly out of budget or looked like they’d collapse in a strong wind. But even the overpriced shoeboxes were tempting compared to where he was now.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Confessions
Marriage and Regret: Exploring the Reasons Behind a Common Question
Marriage is often seen as the ultimate symbol of love and commitment, but for some, it can become a source of regret. This emotion, while difficult to confront, is not uncommon. Understanding the reasons behind marital regret can help individuals and couples address issues and potentially find a path forward.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in Confessions
The CEO’s Secret Admirer: Rich girl and a clueless office. AI-Generated.
Lily Montgomery was a force to be reckoned with. At just 28 years old, she had inherited her father’s billion-dollar company, Montgomery Enterprises, and turned it into an empire. She had everything—money, power, beauty—and most importantly, control. Her sleek black office on the 30th floor of the building was a kingdom, and she was its queen.
By Diamond Storiesabout a year ago in Confessions
Confessions of a People-Pleaser: How Embracing 'No' Changed My Life
About 80% of people-pleasers feel disconnected from their true feelings. This statistic really hits home for me as I think about my own journey. I always wanted to please everyone, even if it meant ignoring my own needs.
By Wilson Igbasiabout a year ago in Confessions
Why?
Why? Does anyone out there remember when I shared a story or it could have been in the comments about myself saying that people, for example, some family members that seem to pass right on by me without really acknowledging me. For some reason, I think, they may say stuff like you're lazy and then when confronted say they never said such a thing could have been who they were married too, but really not sure. One called me lazy the other just seemed to ignore me, and what hurt there I really got no help really when my grandnieces and one nephew always gave me a hard time when I watched them, I would discipline them the way I was disciplined by my parents, but that didn't work. I even got treats, baked cakes and snacks that they liked and nothing worked. When I got up the nerve to address this, they either just looked at me like I was crazy, or they ran to their mama like a five-year-old instead of the thirtysomething person she happened to be. What gets me the mother (my sister) only sees that person's side. You would think she would try to be impartial for you would think being a brother she could see my side too, but she doesn't.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Confessions
Life, Lies, and Fulfillment: A Journey to Self-Discovery(Beyond The Surface)
I have seen so many new year(s). At least with so many ups and downs, I can boldly say life is magical, miraculous, or scientific in a way I have come to know but still not fully understand. Whatever you believe life is to you is in one way the truth, in another way a plain lie. Life itself has no sides, but it does sometimes…
By Godsgift O. Amosabout a year ago in Confessions
I am going to Jail
I am going to jail. Yes, this is my last month free. In nineteen days, I will be behind bars. Sh. 1,700,000 or $13,124.37 to be precise, is the money I defrauded and stole from the hospital and its stakeholders. It had to be done. I had to lie. It wasn’t about me, but I am the only one who could. Now my six months are lapsing. Time is ticking away, like mist in hot weather.
By Ivy Brownieabout a year ago in Confessions
The Question Beneath the Sunset
Would it be possible? I don’t know. I can’t know. It’s been three years since my breakup—no, not a divorce, not a marriage, just a breakup. But does that make it any less significant? It doesn’t feel that way. It still feels heavy, like the shadow of the life I thought I had figured out.
By Maria Belen Franceseabout a year ago in Confessions
All the things she didn't deserve
The prisoner had two mothers, neither of whom was particularly interested in her fate or well-being. The prisoner thought she had escaped from a crib with cage-like bars and the very real possibility of starvation, but she had only slipped into another cage, one where heartily abundant meals and gastric comments were always available.
By M.about a year ago in Confessions
