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I love this trend of talking about ourselves and being able to explore the people behind the stories. Kayleigh Fraser had this AMAZING idea, and we can keep it going! Here are ten things about me. Please feel free to comment with your commentary! Who else keeps thinking about the movie “10 Things I Hate About You” while writing this prompt???
By Jazzy 3 years ago in Confessions
Shouting into the Void. Top Story - September 2023.
A lovely idea from Kayleigh Fraser to help us all get to know one another better. You can read her challenge here: My first thought was, "what a great idea" and then my second thought was "but who is going to give two farts about random facts about me?"
By Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)3 years ago in Confessions
Who is Paul Stewart?
Hey. So, this is my entry for Kayleigh Fraser's unofficial Get To Know Me Challenge for September. I feel like during my time publishing on Vocal I have given of myself quite a lot. Whether I am writing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, satire, horror or in the comments, there is always quite a lot of Paul Stewart in there. So people know about my accidental poet status, my love of music and film maybe, my family, my animals, my depression and anxiety and trying not to shy away from the fact that I am an incredibly flawed individual.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Confessions
Grace’s Turbulent Journey
In her early thirties, Grace faced life’s trials with unwavering determination .Her challenging upbringing had denied her higher education, but her resilience had led her to establish a modest business, providing for her needs. Although not wealthy, she found comfort in her self-sufficiency, choosing to focus on her business and personal life after a series of failed relationships left her disillusioned with romance.But fate had a surprise in store.Along her path,she encountered Frank, a tall and handsome neighbor who stood out in the crowd. Despite her belief that someone like him wouldn’t be interested in her due to perceived class differences and his existing relationship, Frank approached her one evening, sparking her secret desire for a deeper connection.
By Stephenogu3 years ago in Confessions
This is the Prayer & Confession
Today, September 3rd, 2023, was a day of change in our home. I watched my adult son borrow my old truck to move more of his things to his first home, which will be entirely his own. Suddenly, the lyrics of Harry Chapin's song "Cats and the Cradle and the Silver Spoon" came to mind.
By Bruce Curle `3 years ago in Confessions
Get To Know Me #challenge. Top Story - September 2023.
A fun and easy challenge that I think will be a very lighthearted way to get to know each other a little more. We all bare our deepest pains in our poetry and weave them into our fictional tales but who else are we? What are some of the things we do for pleasure behind the scenes of our writings? What are some things no one would likely guess about you?
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨3 years ago in Confessions
10 Things Women Try to Hide from Men
Unlocking the Secrets: Understanding the Inner World of Women When it comes to understanding the inner world of women, there can be a lot of nuance and complexity. And behind that captivating smile and graceful demeanor often lies a treasure trove of secrets that, when shared, can actually open the door to a deeper level of intimacy. It's important to know that when a woman is hiding these things, she's not doing it to be deceptive, but rather to protect vulnerable parts of herself while trying to navigate societal expectations. By approaching these secrets with curiosity and empathy, you can create a safe space for her to be her authentic self and nurture a relationship grounded in trust and understanding.
By Ali raza3 years ago in Confessions
Ally Way
I was probably six years old the first time I ever saw an autistic child. It was when I was in the first grade and I was walking with my class to lunch and we walked past a boy who was wearing a white t-shirt, holding his shoes in his hand, with a lot of drool dripping down his mouth and he was moaning and groaning. When he first caught my eyes I just laughed at him pretty hard. A couple classmates of mine also laughed too because we didn’t understand his conditioning. My first grade teacher softly shut down our laughter by simply saying “He’s a special boy just like the rest of you”. Over time in my life I would end up seeing a lot of individuals like that young boy I first saw back in first grade. What I never imagined is that one of them would end up being near and dear to my heart and would give life to a special kind of love in me that I had previously never known, a love that would change me.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Confessions
I 'm Leaving Vocal And Facebook
Sorry about the clickbait title but you know damned well what I am like. Grammarly just told me to split clickbait into two words and when I did, it then sold me I had just to use a single word. Then the Vocal editor auto-refresh kicked in and wiped all the corrections that I had put in.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Confessions
