Humanity

Confessions of a Former Alcoholic Part 14
In addition to the $10,000, I spent $2,000 on beer and smokes between July and August. This is almost throwing me into debt.
By TheNaethabout a year ago in Confessions
Life’s Messes Are Where the Magic Hides
Introduction: The Illusion of Perfection We spend so much of our lives chasing something impossible—perfection. The perfect job. The perfect body. The perfect relationship. The perfect home. Social media only fuels the fire, showing us curated highlight reels that make us feel like our messy, complicated lives aren’t good enough.
By Nadeem Shah about a year ago in Confessions
Your Biggest Teacher Will Always Be Pain
Introduction: The Lesson Nobody Wants If life were a classroom, then pain would be the teacher nobody wants to sit with. It’s harsh, relentless, and it never asks permission before showing up. Unlike joy, which feels like a celebration, pain feels like punishment. Yet when we look back, we realize something surprising: pain has been our greatest teacher all along.
By Nadeem Shah about a year ago in Confessions
Good Plans: Born Again in Lancaster County Prison - The Birth of Sunshine Firecracker
On March 16, 2023, my life in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania was turned upside down. I was a victim of domestic violence who did what women are told to do — report it. Instead of protection, I was met with government oppression, police misconduct, and violence against women from the very institutions sworn to protect me.
By Sunshine Firecracker™about a year ago in Confessions
Half-Love Hurts More Than No Love at All
I don’t know when it really started. Maybe the first time I looked at you and felt both warmth and distance at the same time. Strange, isn’t it? How a single person can give you hope and emptiness together. I used to think love was a whole thing—you give, you receive, you build something. But with you, it was always half. Half a promise, half a presence, half a truth. And half-love? It breaks you more than no love at all.
By MD Hamim Islamabout a year ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Sex Worker: The Callers That Terrified Me. Content Warning.
I’ve shared before that I used to work in phone sex, but there are experiences I haven’t spoken about—moments that still make me shiver when I think of them. Among all the callers I encountered, two men stand out. Not because they were kinky or demanding, but because they were genuinely frightening. Their fantasies weren’t playful. They weren’t a little edgy. They were dark, precise, and terrifyingly believable.
By No One’s Daughterabout a year ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Phone Sex Worker: The Time Aliens Got Involved. Content Warning.
I work on a phone sex line. I’ve been doing it on and off for the past three years. And no, it’s not always about blow jobs or threesomes—though sometimes it is. Most calls I get fall into three categories: loneliness, unusual kinks, and highly specific fantasies that porn simply can’t provide.
By No One’s Daughterabout a year ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Former Alcoholic Part 12
In this part, I'll tell you about what my family did to me, why I'm changing my last name, and why I got cruel. People in my nation put a high value on marriage rituals and traditional family structures, yet my own family has made me into a ruthless tyrant and a careless individual But now that I'm fine, I'm starting to break away from my family. I'm no longer able to tolerate my family, and they're trying to manipulate me into becoming their victim.
By TheNaethabout a year ago in Confessions
Foundational Faith
I'm not a preacher and this isn't a sermon. The following is a talk I was asked to give recently, and I prayerfully prepared and shared it in sacrament meeting in front of our congregation.
By Luke Haymonsabout a year ago in Confessions
De Stressing
Introduction This is just a Seven Days In piece about my attitude to stress. It's ten years old, but it still fits me perfectly.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Confessions
I Married Her Son… But I Never Expected What She’d Do Next😢
The Day I Met Her The first time I saw my mother-in-law, she didn’t smile. Her eyes scanned me from head to toe like a strict security check.
By Awais Qarni about a year ago in Confessions
The Night Brandon Swanson Vanished: America’s Enduring Mystery
Who Was Brandon Swanson? Brandon Swanson, a vibrant 19-year-old college student from Marshall, Minnesota, was the kind of young man who radiated warmth and optimism. Known for his infectious cheerfulness, a deep love for adventure, and an unshakeable bond with his family, Brandon had a future brimming with possibility. His friends remember him as a responsible yet fun-loving individual, always ready to share a laugh, lend a helping hand, or embark on a new outdoor exploration. He dreamed of building a life filled with purpose and joy, embodying the spirit of youth and hope.
By AngelFaceabout a year ago in Confessions