divorce
Divorce isn't an end; it's a different beginning.
Love is not always the solution
Becky and Ivy grew up together in the bustling city, living a lavish lifestyle that most could only dream of. They were inseparable, sharing everything from their deepest secrets to their most extravagant shopping sprees. But beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect friendship, a dark undercurrent of envy and resentment was brewing.
By Zita ifunanya3 years ago in Humans
Building Better Connections: 4 Major Red Flags To Avoid. Top Story - December 2023.
Relationships are like mirrors to us; they point out what we should get better at and how we should give out time and energy; they give us the opportunities to set boundaries if needed and learn through empathy.
By Zondra Dos Anjos3 years ago in Humans
Echoes of Lily: Love in the Silence
Once there was a man named James whose life was a symphony of ordinary routines until he met Lily. She entered his world like a whirlwind, bringing color to his monochrome existence. Lily was laughter on a cloudy day, a melody in the silence. Their friendship bloomed, a bond that felt timeless.
By Zack Rakib3 years ago in Humans
Echoes of Love Lost
In the serene embrace of twilight, where the skies melted into hues of orange and pink, Sarah found herself sitting on a weathered bench in the park. The autumn breeze danced around her, carrying whispers of memories that once held a promise of forever. Her gaze lingered on the vibrant foliage, their colors reminiscent of the love that had once blossomed between her and Alex.
By Zack Rakib3 years ago in Humans
Resilience in the Rubble. Content Warning.
Arlington was a tapestry of homes, woven with stories of love and laughter. Among them stood the Morrison residence, once vibrant with the laughter of children and the warmth of family gatherings. But one fateful evening, the tranquility shattered with an explosion that ripped through their haven, leaving behind a landscape of desolation.
By Zack Rakib3 years ago in Humans
Hate.... Content Warning.
I left my toxic and abusive ex-husband over a year ago at this point and I've done a lot to try to heal and recover from not only that trauma but my childhood trauma as well. I've worked hard over the past three years to look at every aspect of myself and notice not only where I was damaged and broken but where I went wrong too. I've tried very hard to own up to my faults and take responsibility where it was mine to take. That being said I know that everything I did in the toxic relationship with my ex was not perfect because for one it's called reactive abuse. You can only take it for so long before you start giving it back. The next thing is that I am human and I am prone to making mistakes and my decisions and thought patterns were not always the greatest. However, everything I did and/or said or didn't say had a reason and most people only know the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what happened between my ex and myself. Also, that's just it, isn't it? No one except who was in the house truly knows what happened. I have my story which I've told and I have a right to tell and he has his. The abuse that I and my children suffered in that home was real and was not made up by any means. I don't have to explain this to anyone I know but because of poor mental health and comments like this I for some reason feel as if I need to explain. This comment I'm assuming was taken down either by Vocal or the author herself yesterday but I got to read it through my emails. This is from my ex-sister-in-law and this is called victim blaming/shaming. I was already feeling stressed due to the holiday season and the financial burden that it puts on one especially when you have children and then I read this. I just can't help but wonder why. Why as another woman would you intentionally seek out another woman to tear her down? I mean I would never. I feel as women we should always be building each other up because being a woman is hard enough as it is so even if you don't like said woman then just don't say anything but don't intentionally seek her out to try and destroy her. Also, as a Christian, I do not feel I have the right to tell another Christian that they are being hypocritical or "need Jesus." Everyone's journey is different and you calling into question their walk with Jesus is just not right in the least little bit. I'm not saying I'm perfect or was the perfect wife to her brother or the perfect stepmother to her nephews but I did try my best and no, I did not blatantly to their faces call the children mean names such as saying they were fat. Most of the time, the boys called themselves that and I told them not to do that. When you only have one side of the story it's hard to see the whole picture but I suppose it's also hard to see the whole picture when you just don't want to. I know nothing I say will matter and everything I say will just go in one ear and out the other because you've already picked your villain and that's fine but all I want is to be left alone. I'm trying to heal over here, I'm trying to find my peace, I'm trying to not stare at every red truck in town afraid that it might be him ready to run me down, I'm trying to not start shaking violently, and getting sick to my stomach every time his name or any of his family's name comes up because the fear lives just beneath the surface edge so please just go away. If you have any sort of decency about you at all please just leave me alone and I will leave you alone as well. I'm not sharing your name, but things like this? This is part of my domestic violence story and I will share it. You were right about one thing though, I'm not a victim- I'm a survivor.
By Lindsey Altom3 years ago in Humans
Identity Thieves
Sometimes you wake up and you know exactly what to expect...from the day, from life, and from the universe. Other times, you are faced with a strange sense of change on the horizon, even if you can't put your finger on it. I find that I go through this metamorphosis on a somewhat regular interval. I can't exactly predict it, but it feels cyclical. Every so often I wake and just don't feel like myself anymore.
By E.N. Gussler3 years ago in Humans
How to accept people without losing your individuality
Unconditional love is essential to living in harmony with those around us. Much more than romantic love, it means accepting others as they are, free from judgment or expectation. We will talk about the universal law of unconditional love, and I will provide helpful tips on integrating it into daily life.
By Zondra Dos Anjos3 years ago in Humans
