fact or fiction

Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about women's health issues, sexism, gender roles, and the female experience.

People should most confess, not others, but all the way to the self
There is a riddle in ancient Greece: What animal has four feet in the morning, two feet at noon and three feet at night? I believe you already know what the answer to this riddle is. The answer is man.
By Gu Wei Di Qi4 years ago in Viva
Act 1, Scene II: Jesse
There is a lot of pain in my story. Yet I wouldn't say I've lived a sad life. There were moments that accompanied every dark confliction that made me smile bigger and more genuinely than some people experience in their lifetime.
By Rocco4 years ago in Viva
Women's Dresses In 14 Different Styles
Every individual deserves to embrace a design that defines who they are and what they feel comfortable in. Style is about showcasing distinct and distinctive outfits that exhibit originality from afar.
By kanchan chauhan4 years ago in Viva
Naked Place
I constantly really feel a twinge of discomfort whenever a person tells me they're trying to do something fantastic, whether that is transform their diet, start an organization, start exercising regularly, lower their alcohol usage, travel, return to school, or obtain a complete evening's sleep every evening.
By kanchan chauhan4 years ago in Viva
The Truth About Agent 355, the Woman Who Became America's Spy. Top Story - August 2022.
In July 1776, The American Declaration of Independence was signed. This sparked the American revolution as the British fought for control of America.
By Sam H Arnold4 years ago in Viva
Runaway Train
Rachel woke with a cramped neck and a pounding headache. That was nothing new. Since coming to Florida she had partied way too hard. Mornings often dawned with a price to be paid for her vacay indulgences. A pained smile curved her lips upwards before she even opened her eyes. It would all be worth it, when she was back home in Edinburgh with great stories to tell of her American trip.
By Hillora Lang4 years ago in Viva
Riches of the Past
I walked slowly through the field, the long grass brushing against my legs. I had a flashlight with me that I took everywhere but tonight was bright enough I didn’t have to turn it on. The nearly full moon was covered by clouds at the moment but enough light filtered through that I could see the surroundings and, in the distance, my destination. It was a cool night but not cold. My cutoff denim shorts and cute pink custom-cut tee were enough. The wind picked up and gave me goose pimples on my neck and arms. I loved that feeling.
By Christopher Seaman5 years ago in Viva
What I Wish I'd Said
My shoulder was already hurting from the pull of the suitcase but I was only halfway to the bus station. I did my best to ignore the jerk and tug as the wheels got caught in the cracks of the sidewalk and focused instead on the beautiful day and moving forward. I kept my head down for the most part, but every once and awhile would look into the window of an interesting shop, check for traffic before crossing a street, make sure a passing car wasn’t honking at me, as well as lift my face to feel the sun.
By Bethany G5 years ago in Viva
Old Silver Anklets
She was sitting on the edge of the bed. Bright fluorescent lights lit up the entire room, causing the light to bounce from her worn-out mirror and fall on her old frame. Navy blue curtains adorned with silver motifs were drawn close over the locked windows, giving the room a depressing feel.
By Roopa Sankaran5 years ago in Viva
Playing Golf? That's His Excuse!
Sunday, finally it is Sunday. The only day which I get all to myself, though not by choice, I would rather spend it with my husband. But at least I can relax and try to get well. Last Sunday I put on my Marilyn Monroe records, I sang and danced around my kitchen pretending to be Marilyn! The Sunday before I was Judy Garland! Now this Sunday who shall I be? Doris Day? Julie Andrews? Or maybe even Dolly Parton?
By Hayley Dodwell6 years ago in Viva
A Glass of Merlot
It all started with a glass of merlot… I was actually looking forward to tonight. My first date in four years since my husband of 25 years had died unexpectedly from a heart attack while at work. I was a little nervous as it was our first meeting, but then, we had been communicating via text and email and then phone for the past month so I felt I knew him pretty well already. Yes, we met on one of those dating apps which I’m a little embarrassed to admit. Having married my high school sweetheart and had a wonderful marriage for 25 years, I never thought I’d be out there dating again, let alone looking online to meet my potential next great love. To say I was apprehensive about online dating would be an understatement but in today’s electronic age and with the new COVID pandemic guidelines in place, how else are you supposed to meet somebody? So, despite my apprehensive, my loneliness took me out of my comfort zone and I decided to give it a shot.
By Jennifer L Hensley6 years ago in Viva
The Girl and the Night
Photo by Pâmela Lima on Unsplash They offered to walk with her. It was a rule they had. No one was left to walk to their car alone at the end of the night. There was no reason to talk about why.
By Rebecca Johnson6 years ago in Viva