Embarrassment
"I don't know" - Is that so hard to say?. Top Story - December 2024.
Conversations. Why do we engage in them? I talk to myself a lot. Sometimes I talk to my cat or my dolls or the walls. I'm alone a lot. Why do I feel the need to vocalize? Why do I have to write this if I just spent a few hours conversing with the walls? Why am I so "gabby"?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Confessions
Dear Diary. Content Warning.
Dear Diary, Today feels like the world’s weight has finally broken me. I don’t even know how to start untangling this mess, this avalanche of poor decisions and cruel twists of fate. Maybe if I had just waited, just let the world carry me without the safety net of that phone… But I didn’t, and now I’m drowning.
By llaurren's reads2 years ago in Confessions
Dear Disrespectful Racist. Content Warning.
Dear Narcissistic POS, It all started when you came out of training at a job. I had offered a hand to help set up your desk, so you didn’t have to get onto the floor. I did it for all the older people who were in your training class. I’m not sure how we became friends by only having small talk back and forth when I was helping around the call center when there weren't enough supervisors.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Confessions
The Struggles Behind Success: A Heartfelt Truth
The Struggles Behind Success: A Heartfelt Truth People are often drawn to the glamour of success. They admire the wealth you’ve accumulated, the recognition you’ve earned, and the prestige you now command. However, very few care to see the struggles, sacrifices, and relentless efforts that paved the way to your success. Success is like a shining beacon that catches everyone's attention. Yet, the journey filled with pain, sacrifices, and countless failures remains invisible to most. The story of hardship, known only to the person who endured it, often remains untold. Every successful person has a unique struggle. For some, it’s the fight against financial challenges, while for others, it’s the lack of support from family or friends. Many face failure repeatedly, but their determination to rise again defines their ultimate triumph. Take the example of J.K. Rowling, the celebrated author of the Harry Potter series. Before achieving fame, she faced rejection from multiple publishers. She was a single mother living in poverty, battling depression, and questioning her worth. Her resilience and determination to share her story with the world eventually turned her struggles into a remarkable success. Struggles often force individuals to make tough decisions. There are moments when one must endure humiliation, accept criticism, and even face ridicule. Sleepless nights become routine, self-doubt lingers, and anxiety weighs heavily. Yet, amidst all this, a firm resolve keeps them moving forward. Many believe success is achieved effortlessly. Comments like “You’re so lucky!” or “It must have been easy for you!” are often thrown around. What they fail to realise is the countless hours of hard work, the failures faced, and the sacrifices made along the way. Consider the story of Colonel Sanders, the founder of KFC. He was rejected over 1,000 times before his fried chicken recipe became a sensation. It wasn’t luck—it was perseverance and grit. The road to success is never straightforward. It’s filled with detours, obstacles, and moments of despair. Imagine an athlete preparing for the Olympics. For years, they train relentlessly, often pushing their physical and mental limits. Injuries, failures, and setbacks challenge them, but their vision of victory fuels their perseverance. When they finally stand on the podium, the world sees the gold medal, but only a few understand the pain and dedication behind it. Success is indeed beautiful, but its foundation lies in the sacrifices and struggles of the individual. It is the painful journey that adds value to the achievement. Without struggle, success would lose its significance. When you achieve success, take pride in your journey. Celebrate not just the destination but also the battles fought along the way. You’ve endured sleepless nights, faced failures, and overcome doubts to reach where you are. Your story of resilience can inspire others to persevere in their own journeys. Always remember, success may appear glamorous to the world, but the unseen battles, sacrifices, and unwavering determination are its true essence. The struggles behind success make it meaningful and lasting. Every person who has tasted success has a story of struggle. Whether it’s Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, their stories are filled with hardship, but they also reflect the power of perseverance. Success is not just about reaching the top; it’s about climbing every step of the ladder with courage and resilience. It’s the journey of turning failures into stepping stones and doubts into confidence. And in this journey, your struggles become the foundation of your triumph. In the end, the struggles behind success are what make the victory so special. It’s not the destination but the journey that truly defines you. Let your story be an inspiration to others, reminding them that behind every shining success lies a tale of courage, determination, and unwavering belief in oneself.
By Dipak Pawar2 years ago in Confessions
When The Devil Comes To Collect Your Debt. Content Warning.
I have written articles about recognizing abusive situations. I have talked in various articles about my past relationships while I was a traumatized, co-dependent, trauma-bonded youngling. I haven't in a while, because sometimes when your abuser lives nearby it sometimes creates a fear that keeps you from talking and sharing your full story. Especially when your abuser has a pretty well-off family who could and WOULD hurt you in various ways if they truly wanted to.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Confessions
The Working Fomo
It was December 22nd, and Liam sat at his desk, staring at the blinking cursor on his laptop. The words “Out of Office Reply” glared back at him, but he couldn’t bring himself to finish writing it. Work was his life—a demanding marketing job for a startup that didn’t understand the concept of “holidays.” Every time he tried to log off, another Slack notification would pull him back in.
By The Kind Quill2 years ago in Confessions
Evil Eye is Not Real - How to Train Your Mind for Abundance
Recently, there have been so many social media outrages and debates revolving around the concept of the Evil eye and whether it is real or not, and how other people’s negative energy or wishing bad upon us can lead to our downfall. While there are a lot of contrasting opinions about this concept, there is no research or scientific study that can prove whether this is real or not. I firmly believe the notion of the evil eye is rooted in superstitious and cultural beliefs that people who are envious of your growth or the light that you behold wish bad upon you or send curses your way which ultimately leads to ill health or losing the abundance that is present in your life.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Confessions
Hey YOU, Yes, You. Quit Discontenting Yourself. You're Perfect.
Hey, person. Oh, my God, YOU, the one reading it right now. Now I need you to pause for a moment. And let out everything that he made sense. Just take a breath. Give it a minute for the whole thing to die. The next thing to tell you cost me a million. You are perfect. I recognize this inner critic — the one who says, “I’m not enough.” Or screams, “You’ll never be enough.” It is the tone that makes you doubt every choice, every possibility, every little shred of what makes you. You see, that voice — you need to pay attention — is a liar. You are far from good enough. You’re already so, so large. You can remain in your place without lifting a finger. You are precisely what you were created to be. You’d had to begin considering it.” Quit wanting to be someone else Have you ever seen someone’s entire life and said, “I’m becoming this person”? It can be your best friend, a colleague, the latest celebutante, or someone you follow on Instagram. But does it not sound greener than the grass? And I don’t know about you, but I don’t. Imagine if you need only a glimpse through those lenses and telepathy of their brains whenever whatever was behind that smirk once the scenes abased was delivered to you. What if all the great power and ideas of the great were where an image in the ideal? You are different. You may be the only person in the universe with the particular mix of knowledge, likes, and wants that you have. The soul is your spirit, your essence is yours. That’s amazing. Your reception, your sense of humor, your exit on being — none of the “you” features can be marketed. Be yourself because everyone else is already taken — Oscar Wilde.
By Nabal Kishore Pande2 years ago in Confessions
