Childhood
Flowers of those who stay
Arriving at Heaven's Gate, he recognized the stone stele engraved with the names of his father and the fallen doctors, lying quietly on the top of the hill, amid the roaring sound of pine trees. In front is a rose of many colors. The flower petals are still fresh, as if someone here regularly takes care of them and visits them.
By Ken Daklak30 days ago in Confessions
Does it really matter that much
I recently came across the concept of “if you look at a small problem too closely, you are going to make a big deal out of it” which is quite true in a lot of ways because the closer you come to an object, the bigger it looks in your eyes. This quote is very telling, when you consider your relationships and how you interact with different persons. Someone might do something very insignificant but because of the dynamic we have with this person it will push us to make a big deal out of it, meanwhile with another person we would not even bother.
By real Jemaabout a month ago in Confessions
I Hate Father's Day. Content Warning.
I have no father. So many people tell me that I must have one. That somehow getting my mom pregnant means they were a parent. When clearly that’s not true. Impregnating someone else does not make you a father or anything. Being there and caring for your child does. Raising them with love. Helping them be the best person that they can be.
By Raphael Fontenelleabout a month ago in Confessions
Madam Koi Koi of Akanu Ibiam Girl's House. Content Warning.
Madam Koi Koi of Akanu Ibiam Girls' House From the moment I arrived at Akanu Ibiam Girls' House at the age of eleven, I felt an eerie sense of foreboding. The grand gates of the prestigious boarding school closed behind me, sealing my fate. That night, as I lay on the stiff mattress in the dimly lit dormitory, sleep came reluctantly, bringing with it the first of many unsettling dreams.
By Nneka Aniezeabout a month ago in Confessions
Dealing with "only child syndrome"
The only child stereotype Currently, there still exists a bias against only children when many people believe that a child who grows up without siblings will lack social skills, be self-centered, and be isolated, spoiled, and isolated. single. There is currently no scientific evidence to show that being an only child affects a person's personality, behavior or happiness.
By HK Decorabout a month ago in Confessions
How to move in and survive in a country that you cannot speak her language . Content Warning.
It is an established fact that moving to a foreign country where you cannot speak the language can be both exciting and daunting. The adventure of integrating yourself in a new culture is often tempered by the challenge of going through daily life without understanding the local language. This comprehensive guide aims to provide you with practical strategies and insights to help you to not only survive but thrive in such an environment.
By Mba Ogele Onyekwereabout a month ago in Confessions
Deadly Dreams. Content Warning.
John Weston was the wildest son of a gun you could ever meet as far as I was concerned. At age 19, he could out-hunt, fish, wrestle (thumb, arm, or on the mat), and drink any other man in our county. I wouldn't call him impulsive, but he had a short fuse. He did not suffer fools gladly, and it didn't take long for one (or more) to earn a challenge from John to shut up, get out, or fight. As quick as he was to mix it up, though, when the matter was settled to his satisfaction, he'd stop the fight and move on with his life. "No need to humiliate anyone, Billy," he'd say to me. "Just prove your point."
By Mack D. Amesabout a month ago in Confessions
My Brief Encounter With My Grandma’s Spirit
After my grandmother’s death, we renovated the room where she spent her last days, sick and in bed. The whole room was repainted, the bed changed, and even the arrangement of the furniture was different, breathing new life into the echoes of my grandma’s presence.
By Gabriela Trofin-Tatár2 months ago in Confessions