Bad habits
Fathers Struggles
Leon stood at the kitchen sink, his hands submerged in soapy water as he scrubbed the dishes from dinner. The sound of his five daughters' laughter filled the air, a brief respite from the overwhelming sense of responsibility that constantly weighed on him. His wife, Maria, sat in the living room, her eyes glued to the television. She rarely acknowledged him these days, and their once passionate relationship had grown cold. Leon had come to accept this new reality, though it stung him deeply.
By leon smith2 years ago in Confessions
Is living as your true self just an excuse to be lazy and lenient with yourself?
Ordinary appearance, ordinary abilities, ordinary personality. We deeply despise that ordinariness in ourselves. And on the journey to prove our exceptional selves, to become 'extraordinary,' we end up abandoning ourselves in exchange for acceptance from others. We trade what is most genuinely ourselves for external validation. Loneliness on this journey grows, and the feeling of emptiness within us increases. One day, we realize we've lost ourselves.
By Jim Smith2 years ago in Confessions
Taming our Ego
Ego refers to a person’s sense of self-importance and self-esteem, what you think of your own self. Everybody has an ego and that plays directly into their character, actions, communication and their overall decision-making skills. This is one element of our lives which has far-reaching consequences which shape every single part of our entire being, thus the importance for us to understand what it is and how it works.
By real Jema2 years ago in Confessions
The Neighbors Are Torturing And Killing My Cats
Yesterday was supposed to be a good day. As I left the house to go do adult things, I just knew it was going to be a good day. And I'm not usually wrong about these things. But yesterday, July 29th, 2024... I was very very wrong.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Confessions
Fuck It. Content Warning.
We should be able to share life's disparities with people we are close to without having to cover ourselves up in a blanket of toxic positivity. I am not always fine. I am not always feeling well. My skin gets ashy as fuck sometimes. Sometimes people don't tell me when I have a booger in my nose, and I walk around all day looking disgusting. I am not always happy, but that doesn't mean that I am sad. I can have inside joy, but my face resembles a resting bitch face. Please, stop harassing me with the "are you alright" questions, and on the flip side, if I express my struggle and pain, don't just tell me "it'll be alright." It's quite ridiculous. I hate having to be anything other than me.
By Erianna Gilliam2 years ago in Confessions
Trading Relief Aid for Sex in Sudan: A Shocking Reality
### Trading Relief Aid for Sex in Sudan: A Shocking Reality In a report published by The Guardian, a disturbing practice has been uncovered involving the Sudanese army trading relief aid for sex in the region of Omdurman. This report exposes a shocking reality where many Sudanese women are coerced into sex in exchange for essential necessities for survival, highlighting the worsening humanitarian conditions in the country due to conflicts and economic crises. #### Background and Humanitarian Context Sudan, a country plagued by long-standing armed conflicts and economic crises, has witnessed a significant deterioration in living conditions for many, especially vulnerable women and girls residing in severely affected areas where poverty and marginalization are prevalent. #### Trading Relief Aid and Sexual Exploitation According to the report, Sudanese army soldiers exploit women and girls in dire need by forcing them into sexual acts in exchange for food and basic relief supplies. This form of exploitation not only degrades human dignity but also constitutes a gross violation of basic human rights and ethical principles. #### Social and Health Implications In addition to the immense psychological impact on victims, such trade increases the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis, given the lack of adequate health oversight or preventive measures. This places women and girls at significant health risk and could exacerbate the health crisis in the region. #### Necessary Measures and Future Challenges To address this appalling issue, urgent and effective measures are required from Sudanese authorities and the international community. This includes strengthening oversight of humanitarian aid distribution, robustly enforcing laws against those responsible for such heinous acts, and providing support and protection to victims. #### Conclusion Ultimately, using humanitarian resources as a tool for sexual exploitation constitutes a grave ethical and humanitarian breach. The international community and local governments must approach this crisis with utmost seriousness to ensure the protection of women and girls and to provide a safe and dignified environment for them. In summary, The Guardian's report should serve as a catalyst for deep reflection and concerted action to end such injustice and exploitation in Sudan and other regions experiencing similar humanitarian crises.
By William2 years ago in Confessions
Void of all emotions
There are people capable of looking you in the eyes, crying to you with all their heart and still betray you at the end of the day. Even while appealing to your humanity, even while begging you on their knees and making you all sorts of promises, they will still deliberately choose to stab you in the back.
By real Jema2 years ago in Confessions
I Respected You - Until You Disrespected Me With Your "Good Intentions"
You know how some people are like... "YOU ARE GOING TO HELL! REPENT NOW!" But like... what if you are a perfectly happy atheist who doesn't need to repent because you're secure in your lifestyle and belief, and...
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Confessions
Life can get boring
I don’t remember a time when I was bored out of my mind for over an hour. It certainly happens from time to time, but really never lasts long enough to be concerning. Either I’ll fall asleep or I’ll just get something productive to do with my time, but never do I let myself sink into boredom for too long. This time around my life didn’t get boring but I kind of saw that in the lives of others. I saw some people not know what to do of their day and basically waste countless hours of their time doing something they were not interested in.
By real Jema2 years ago in Confessions
Hinges creaks in Silence. Content Warning.
Little fumes of cigarette, I blow another - this time, a ring. And one more. And one more. I gaze through her naked back. She was on her stomach, face sheltered underneath the white pillow then speckled with blood, her skin bruised liked the sunset on a cloudy afternoon.
By Dennis Fang2 years ago in Confessions
