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Trauma is Real
As an overachiever, I constantly push myself harder than I should. When many think of an overachiever, they think of someone who achieves success and goes above the norm. However, overachieving for me looks messy. A lot of late nights pushing myself to the brink of exhaustion. On the outside, I look superhuman (or so I am told). I get many ‘compliments’ “Wow, I am so proud of you!” and “You’re such an inspiration!”. I know that these are meant to lift me and feel a sense of self-accomplishment; however that is not how it is delivered.
By E.G.5 years ago in Families
My Running Mind
Before I disclose the hidden struggles of my "nightly routine" I think I will start by introducing myself. I think that is only fair. I am a 23 year old part- time instructor and the other part of my time is filling in the blanks and lifting the people up around me. I have a loving family and a sweet boyfriend and I always feel the love around me but that doesn't stop my running mind when the moon comes up and my good old friend the sun leaves. Whenever I try and explain the way my mind starts to run to anyone around me they look at me like I have three heads. It's a never-ending cycle, the way my mind goes and goes when the world around me turns dark and I am all alone in my room. I can't stop the constant thoughts in my head. Correction, more like a little voice in my head demanding and insinuating I must obey or the darkness of the night will continue into the day. The way my mind runs now as an adult didn't just come out of thin air, it all started and is rooted in my fear of the night as a child.
By Alyssa 5 years ago in Families
Who do you miss the most from your childhood?
I am absolutely heartbroken this week. But I bury it and just DO. My grandmother- she was a spitfire and single-handed raised 4 kids in Puerto Rico, 2 grandkids in Orlando and one great-grandson in Alabama. Everyone loved and feared her. Abuelita spoke her mind, supported so many people with her little gifts and cooked up a storm. Each meal was prepared based on flavor alone, she was unable to tell you measured ingredients.
By Faraz5 years ago in Families
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Right Person
Dating in the modern world can be a bit of an awkward mess. Technology has given us more ways to connect and interact with people than ever before, yet it's also made the dating process more difficult. It seems like everyone is out there looking for love, but are you doing all the right things?
By Sanjay Kumar Singh5 years ago in Families
My Ongoing Grudge With Santa
I've had kind of resentment with old Mr. Santa Claus. I was acquainted with Santa Claus by my folks, who informed me that he was the one that brought all of my Christmas presents on Christmas day. Furthermore I trust my folks.
By Shubham Srivastava5 years ago in Families
Hometown Heroes
Who are you? Bekezela Maunze (my eldest sister); Nanziwe Khumalo (my sister-in law); Laetitia Sibanda-Malunga (my mother); Mandlenkosi Malunga (my middle sister); Tholakele Mahlangu-Khumalo; (my mother-in law) and Victor Maunze (my brother-in law).
By Mayideyi Khumalo5 years ago in Families
My Son, My Hero
February 15, 2022 Dear Baby Boy, Happy Belated Valentine’s Day! As you know, I enter a writing contest, to try and win money to fund my business. One, that is on our challenge board now is entitled “Hometown Hero.” I had so many people I wanted to acknowledge for this, that I almost allowed the time to expire. But, gratefully I didn’t. So, I wanted to take a minute and say, “Thank You and I love you”.
By Adrainne Thompson5 years ago in Families
She Saved and Loved
To my 8 year twin: This is the little bratty brat speaking. Hey sis. I'm writing this because I don't think that people appreciate or show they appreciate you, all that you do and all that you have done. So I'm gonna try my best to express that.
By Samirra Elsaieh5 years ago in Families
My Hero's
There are a handful of people that have impacted my life and have changed it in one way or another. These people are the ones that have influenced me to do better and to be better. They have brought me up when I was down, made me believe in myself when I no longer believed that I belonged, they have and had been there for me when no one else thought I was anything to be there for. I want to thank these people and let them know how much of a difference they have made in life even if they have no idea they ever even did.
By VANESSA MARTINEZ5 years ago in Families
It was raining when you left
It was raining when I got the call. I was putting my make up on —you always said I didn’t need it. I was feeling lucky I went to visit you a few nights ago in the emergency. I said my goodbyes. I told you wherever you end up, they will be extremely lucky to have you. I told you I love you very much as I stroked your hair and held your hand. I’m glad we had a few years of catching up, the grocery runs, teas, shopping, & letters I got to write you. Now your gone.
By K.5 years ago in Families
My "Shero"
February 14, 2022 Dear Loretta, Happy Valentine’s Day! As you know I enter writing contests to try to win funding for my business. The one that is on the challenge board now is entitled “Hometown Hero.” I purposely waited until today, since it was not going to expire, to take a minute and say, “Thank You and I love you” on such a special day of LOVE.
By Adrainne Thompson5 years ago in Families
My Nephew the Superhero🦸
He's the password to all my apps and anything important that needs a login. My little nephew Liam is this little pint-size superhero capable of lighting up any room. I met him for the first time last June of 2021 while visiting my hometown in New York. My sister and her two sons have birthdays just three days apart. So I decided to surprise them by coming to her birthday party, arranged by her closest friends. When we first met, this little ball of energy was initially shy around me, but, rightfully so, he was meeting an uncle he had never seen before. However, his timidness gradually vanished the more we played, and I began to realize how special he was. Although unfiltered and highly energetic, my nephew has a soft nature and has the uncanny ability to draw the best out of you. Oblivious to the attitudes of others, he can call upon a striking force of the healing nature. You can't be miserable around him; it is absolutely impossible.
By Anthony Weir 5 years ago in Families