friendship

C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"

The Loss Of My Best Friend
In 1991 I hitched a ride from Kununurra to Darwin with a couple of truck drivers. This was not a planned journey, as I was running from my abusive husband. What I was going to do when I hit Darwin? I had no idea.
By Colleen Millsteed 5 years ago in Humans
The Silver Spoon
Isabel Rios was a dazzling, eight-year-old girl from the dirt-poor side of Bakersfield, California. She hardly ever smiled, but had these big, dark, brown eyes that sparkled when she looked at you. There was something magnetic about Isabel Rios that drew people toward her.
By Rick Henry Christopher 5 years ago in Humans
Why You Should Be Picky With Who You Invest Your Time With
I have gone my entire life chasing new experiences with new people. Doing this repeatedly put me in a dark place of loneliness because I started to believe that no one is here forever besides family.
By Jordan Mendiola5 years ago in Humans
All We Can Do Is Throw A Flower On The Water
All we can do is throw a flower on the water,Look for the sun through the rain.Lay a little frangipani gentle on the water,Remember how we loved you.— John Williamson
By Jessie Waddell5 years ago in Humans
Sixteen
It was a turning point, The crucifixion of my childhood, Killing my own innocence. I had something to prove. I was merging myself into Chelsea and Harvey’s world,
By Emm Margaret5 years ago in Humans
My Heart is With The Whole of Vocal: Tom Bradbury.
I chose a candle for this article today, as I wish to send all my heart to Vocal and the family of Tom Bradbury. I came across Tom in the Vocal lounge on Facebook, where I had many beautiful conversations about writing with him. Tom was always caring, warm-hearted, fun and he brightened up everyone who spoke to him.
By Carol Ann Townend5 years ago in Humans
Arcane Knights
Sooooophiiiiiiie! Have you received any of my letters? Letters written in the form of art and literature; I’ve been waiting to see you all again for years. I keep checking in to see if anyone’s come out of the woodwork to say hello, but the metaphorical mailbox is always empty. Now, here I am again, writing another letter of how you took a 9-year-old girl and made her feel like she could take on the world. …Or was I ten?
By Bsparkx5 years ago in Humans
The Best Thing About The Military is The Camaraderie
The sun is beating down on your body, blanketing every square inch of the desert. You have sand in your face, sweat dripping down your back, feeling fatigued, and dreading the long journey that awaits…
By Jordan Mendiola5 years ago in Humans
"I Want You to Know I Know The Truth". Top Story - September 2021.
"Ever has it grown on the tombs of my forebears. Now it shall cover the grave of my [friend]. Alas, that these evil days should be mine." - King Theoden
By Call Me Les5 years ago in Humans
Why tech can never replace in-person interaction
With in person interactions limited due to lockdowns, we’re more aware than ever of how dull and grey digital interactions are when compared to the real thing. Only about 10-30% of communication is verbal and so messaging on social media can only ever go so far.
By fethr app5 years ago in Humans
Fethr’s 7-Step Guide to Throwing The Best Dinner Party Ever
International Friendship Day was introduced in 2011 by the United Nations to promote understanding, solidarity and a global commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. It serves as a lovely reminder of all the feelings of comfort and happiness that friendships bring.
By fethr app5 years ago in Humans
Governments can't help. We'll have to rebuild social lives for ourselves
Isolated from friends, with life plans shot to pieces and constant fears about health, almost half of those surveyed by fethr felt bad or very bad during COVID-19. This is consistent with data from the Office for National Statistics, which shows that UK depression rates have doubled since the start of the pandemic.
By fethr app5 years ago in Humans