Stream of Consciousness
Word of the Day: 点灯夫
Today I had sort of late start, but it pretty much went down like it normally does. When I was at the gym I got a call from a Californian number, it sort of scared me. I wondered if it was my dad or, a cousin of some sort maybe calling me.. I didn't know how I would react if it were my dad so I didn't want to answer it in the middle of a gym. I am not sure where a conversation with my dad should take place I don't even know what that sort of conversation would do. It is easier to just avoid the situation, even if means I might not see him again. That's pretty hard to say but, I can't risk my mental health to be dragged into some sort of chaos by him.
By Kayla McIntosh2 years ago in Confessions
How Gallade threw out the Trash
Gallade had always been cautious when it came to relationships. As a demisexual, he needed an emotional connection before he could feel any attraction. In a world that often seemed obsessed with quick flings and superficial connections, this made dating challenging, to say the least. But Gallade had always held out hope that he would find someone who understood him, who would value the deep connection he needed.
By The Kind Quill2 years ago in Confessions
The Warm Hug to Myself on My Recent Accomplishment
The Warm Hug to Myself on My Recent Accomplishment Whenever you find yourself talking negatively to yourself or judging or shaming yourself for something you have done wrong maybe today, or in your past, think about saying those harsh words to the younger version of you. How atrocious of you would it be to talk to your inner child like that, of telling the most disdainful of phrases that would never leave your mouth for the people you love? We live in a world where it is normalized to treat yourself with grit and harshness and to be hard on yourself because guess what we live in a hustling world where everybody charges with lightning speed towards their goals and if you render yourself with steadiness and ease, we are losing the damn game of life.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Confessions
The Disappearance of Sky
For years, Emily had been caught in a web spun by her best friend, Sky, and his boyfriend, Scoot. It wasn’t obvious at first; Sky had been her closest friend since 2019. They’d shared almost everything—their hopes, their fears, their late-night existential crises. Sky was funny, intelligent, and kind, or at least, that’s what she thought.
By The Kind Quill2 years ago in Confessions
Digital Detox: Unplugging to Reclaim Your Sanity
Let’s face it: We’re all a little too attached to our screens. Whether it’s the constant ping of notifications, the never-ending scroll of social media, or the black hole of YouTube that swallows hours of your life, screens have taken over. It’s like our phones have become extensions of our hands, and if we ever accidentally leave them at home, we’re pretty sure the world might end. But what if—brace yourself—you took a break? Yes, a digital detox. It’s time to put down the gadgets, step away from the screens, and remember what it feels like to have a functioning brain (and maybe even a social life).
By Tovelle2 years ago in Confessions
The Secret I’ll Never Tell: How I Destroyed a Happy Marriage. Content Warning.
Around the time I out of high school, I had a very good friend who I hoped to one day became my girlfriend. Long story short, it never panned out — I was too shy and unsure of myself. On the day I planned to try to move things forward, she started showing a great deal of interest in some guy we met, and I lost my courage. This was devastating to me, and I lost the last shred of self-confidence. Soon after we lost contact after I moved to another city.
By Chahat Kaur2 years ago in Confessions
A Journey Through Pain to Strength
I have a story to share. It is one of pain and resilience. There are moments in life that you can prepare for. Yet, there are also moments that hit you unexpectedly, like a ton of bricks. I faced one of those moments when I was just 16 years old.
By Gibson Peters2 years ago in Confessions
The Enchanted Bloom of Wonders
In a sun-kissed meadow, where wildflowers swayed gently in the breeze, a curious boy named Kava wandered through the grass, his bright green eyes scanning the ground for hidden treasures. His curly brown hair bounced with each step, and the warm sunlight danced across his face, illuminating his infectious smile. Kava loved nothing more than exploring the outdoors, discovering secrets that lay just beyond the edge of everyday sight. As he made his way deeper into the meadow, he stumbled upon a hidden path he had never seen before – a path that seemed to whisper his name.
By Maya2 years ago in Confessions
