Childhood
Growing Stronger
I woke up to a bright and sunny morning and felt a knot in my stomach. I was crushed at that point because it was the day of my final exams for the year. I'd been depressed for a few weeks, and the thought of failing my exams only made me feel more stressed. Hoping for the best and dreading the worst, I dressed, ate breakfast, and headed to school.
By Ali Musaabout a year ago in Confessions
Small Moments, Big Impact
One small moment in my life that had a big impact on me happened when I was in my early twenties. I was working as a server in a busy restaurant in a trendy part of town. One day, I had a customer who stood out to me. She was a woman in her late forties or early fifties, dressed in a stylish outfit with a sleek haircut. She was dining alone, and as I approached her table to take her order, I noticed that she was reading a book. I couldn't quite make out the title, but it was a hardcover with a striking cover design.
By Arivuabout a year ago in Confessions
Little White Lies...
I suppose we should start this story out with some backstory for texture so let's get to it shall we? There once was a young girl with long dark brown hair and sad brown eyes and a young man with long blond hair and forest green eyes that showed both pain and wonder for the world. They were both so young, so pure, so innocent and so immature in many ways. However, they were young, ignorant of the ways of world and in love so who really cared? To them, all that mattered was each other. They had met at a Christian school were they had both attended since grammar school. It was one of those K-12th grade type of schools. They had only ever really thought of each other as friends but about 8th grade for her and what would have been 9th or 10th for him things started changing between them. What with hormones and testosterone rushing throughout their bodies they began to see each other in a whole new light...and pretty soon they couldn't stand to be away from each other. Any chance they got, any chance they were afforded they wanted to be together. They would stay on the phone all night long, they wrote letters in school and begged the teachers who liked them to pass the notes for them(it was a small school) and when that didn't work they would make creative paper airplanes and fly them to each others cubicle desks. At first, the families were in agreeance that they were a cute couple and at first because the young girl was hesitate her mother had said "Oh, Give him a chance. You might be surprised." and surprised she was. They stayed together for years and he was her first...her first love, her first sexual experience, he made her feel things she'd never felt before and helped her believe things about herself that she didn't know was possible. They were even wed in a little church just inside the city limits of her home town. It all seemed like a match made in Heaven right? Well, the trouble was these two weren't aligned very well when it comes to what they wanted and/or expected out of life. Her family found him to be very lazy, selfish and rude at times and his family found her to be spoiled, coddled and too outspoken. They sure did try to make it work though. They wanted so badly to prove everyone wrong but the truth was that some of what their families said was true. Now, I don't want you thinking that people can't change because they most certainly can if they so wish to do so and people can mature and grow and blend together with their dreams and goals but...that is not what happened here. They began to listen to the outside influences and not listen to each other. They also began to doubt themselves and neither truly knew how to love themselves. You see, they got together in a time when they both were pretty broken and although one person can certainly not heal another they did what they could. They did all they knew to do but in the end the young man did have a tendency to be quite lazy and he hopped from job to job never really sufficiently financially supporting his family. He was the Master of Excuses and always had a good lie for why he couldn't do something or why he'd lost yet another job. He didn't support her financially, emotionally or physically in the marriage and although they had many happy times more often than not she was left feeling alone. He had a few shining moments and then the light in him would go out again and he'd go back to the shadows, believing he was useless and a failure. Depression....it's a mean beast if I ever did see one. He failed her because he couldn't get over his own traumas and he couldn't find his way to the light. She couldn't take it anymore and she had some healing and trauma work she needed to do herself. One day she thought, "If I'm going to feel alone all the time in a marriage I might as well be alone." So, in one defining moment in his truck when he drove her to work one morning she got up the courage, thought to herself, "Say it, just like they do in the movies..."I want a divorce." and then she said it. She couldn't believe she'd said it. She had a six year old little boy with this man and a little girl on the way but she just didn't know what to do anymore. He just nodded his consent. A few months later...she was talking to him after the divorce over the phone and she told him that she'd decided to name their daughter Aliza Rayne. The Aliza part was after her grandmother's grandmother whose name was Eliza but the Rayne part he immediately asked if it was for him because he'd always wanted to change his name to Rain and they'd always talked about that. In truth, it was but it was also because her great grandmother's family name was Rainey but the main reason she'd chosen Rayne...him. But she lied and quickly said "No, it was my great grandmother's family name." He responded with a small "Oh."
By Lindsey Altomabout a year ago in Confessions
The Camp Experience From Hell
I very much wish this story was a fictional tale, but sadly this is all taken from my experience. Due to many other subjects, the Summer of 2001, for me, was extremely difficult. One of the several was surviving Camp Flaming Arrow. Everyone in our friends and family circle swore it was the best camp ever. From their reliable and caring staff, to their educational and safe environment. It was a haven for all children.
By Julianne Alguesevaabout a year ago in Confessions
How to Build a Strong and Healthy Connection with Your Partner
Maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship takes work, commitment, and dedication. Whether you're just starting out or have been together for years, it's important to set relationship goals that will help you grow together as a couple. In this post, we'll explore some essential relationship goals and offer tips on how to achieve them.
By MD Monir Uddinabout a year ago in Confessions
The Small Moment That Changed My Life Forever
I still vividly remember the warm summer afternoon over a decade ago. I had just finished a long day at work, and I was walking home from the subway station lost in my thoughts. As I was lost in my own world, my attention was suddenly drawn to an elderly woman who was struggling to carry her groceries up the stairs to her apartment.
By ravifcboultabout a year ago in Confessions
The Best Retirement Savings Plans for Your Future
Retirement savings plans are essential for building a secure financial future. There are various retirement savings plans available, each with its benefits and limitations. Choosing the right plan can be overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step. In this article, we'll discuss the best retirement savings plans for your future.
By Faizan Jaffarabout a year ago in Confessions
Ensembles That Sailed Away
I walk into the music room while everyone is sitting and noodling around on their instruments ready to play. It is district honor band. A time where the best musicians in the area sit to play together for the weekend. Everyone in the room is such a great player that the music can be sight read well enough to be able to play an entire concert by Sunday. It is where after this weekend I will probably never see any of these people ever again, but it is a beautiful moment to come and play for the bit that we can combine all of our talents.
By Shelby Hagood about a year ago in Confessions
How a Small Apology Moment Can Impact Relationships?
I was hurt by my close friend's insensitive comments or actions. Perhaps they made fun of me in front of others or betrayed my trust somehow. I was hurt and felt mixed anger, resentment, and sadness toward them, but I didn't know how to address the situation.
By Helen Waltersabout a year ago in Confessions