Friendship

The Silence I Chose: When Love Ask You to Disappear
There is a particular kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from losing someone. It comes from slowly realizing they were never truly there to begin with.
By Anna K.7 months ago in Confessions
Some More Thoughts On My Writing Difficulties
Introduction Although I publish a lot on Vocal I do have difficulties in writing, and this generates a lot of anxiety in me. I am lucky enough to be able to pull ideas and subjects almost out of the ether, to actually create a Vocal story, while I never seem to hit a writer's block I do seem to continually have the anxiety that goes with that.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Confessions
Kely, The Fool's Initiation. Content Warning.
I drove toward Sabine's home; it was very late. Despite our experience of a completely different order, I recommended she go to bed as she was, to provoke a reaction from Frank.
By CECILE HEBELLE7 months ago in Confessions
I Miss Who I Used to Be Sometimes
Sometimes, I sit quietly and think about the person I used to be. The version of me that felt lighter. More free. Less burdened by responsibility.
By Kate | Life, Love & Everything In Between7 months ago in Confessions
Kely, The Fool's Initiation. Content Warning.
According to our agreement, I showed up at the meeting point near Sabine's home where she was waiting for me. "You look gorgeous tonight, sweetie!" I told her.
By CECILE HEBELLE7 months ago in Confessions
My Vocal Bad
Image from Pinterest Introduction You may think that this is going to be a negative post, it will hopefully be seen as positive and supportive to everyone in the Vocal Facebook Groups and that immediately has given me an idea. I often list my favourite Vocal Groups at the end of some of my posts. If I take that list and turn it into a pseudo poem then I can just attach it to relevant posts going forward, so it will appear here as well.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Confessions
How to recognize and heal codependency in relationships
Relationships are to offer connection, support and mutual growth. Relationships may be overwhelming and unhealthy though they are devastating when there is a loss of the emotional balance. Codependency is one of the most widespread (although not always understood) patterns. It has the power to silently subjugate the way individuals experience giving, receiving and defining love- which can result in emotional burnout and identity loss.
By Robert Smith7 months ago in Confessions
I Never Played That Game
He sat at the edge of the bed long after the argument had ended, the silence louder than anything she had said. The room still carried the weight of her accusation, thick and sour, clinging to the walls like smoke that refused to clear.
By luna hart7 months ago in Confessions
In Tattered Tights. Honorable Mention in I Made It Worse Challenge.
The life of a people-pleasing introvert can be quite strange at times. Good intentions can have the exact opposite effect. And self-preservation instincts can sometimes cost a friendship.
By Cristal S.7 months ago in Confessions
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow—it was a phrase Mira had first heard in a classroom where dust floated lazily in streaks of afternoon sunlight. Her literature professor had recited it slowly, like a spell, explaining how time could stretch endlessly forward, carrying both hope and despair in its wake.
By Ibrahim Shah 7 months ago in Confessions
Why Emotional Awareness Improves Relationship Satisfaction
One of the strongest and least known skills in establishing strong, enduring and fulfilling relationships is emotional awareness. How individuals relate to one another, whether in romantic relationships, friendship, or family life, is an important aspect that is determined by the ability to identify, interpret, and control emotions. With emotional awareness, misunderstanding is reduced, communication is enhanced and relations become more rewarding.
By Robert Smith7 months ago in Confessions
Forever Present
There are some feelings in life that are so deep, so sincere, and so full of quiet meaning that they almost resist being turned into words.
By Zakari Runge7 months ago in Confessions