Humanity
Haven Circle
It was late June of 2018. My ex fiancé and I had gotten into another of our explosive, albeit pointless arguments. I can no longer recall what it was about. Before he could walk out on me for the third time that week and disappear into the woods for hours, I stole out the door to do exactly that myself. It was about a ten minute leisurely walk to the maintenance entrance of the state forest; I thought aloud and cried while I walked. What had I gotten myself into? Within a year, paradise had turned to nightmares. I couldn’t do this anymore, but how could I live without him? I needed him. I pushed away the bad thoughts.
By Molly Caitlin Long4 years ago in Confessions
A Flawed Diamond Shines
Most people would assume the “Value” of a diamond is determined by the karats it has; but, did you ever stop to think about what it went through to make the cut? I have always considered myself as a diamond in the rough. My life was series of up and down but the toughest moments made my inner child shine through. The rough part of what the diamond goes though is some of the strongest pressure, but that pressure can considered important when determining its worth. Being able to shine is not always easy especially when you dim your own light. The pressures of life can have that effect on everyone at times. Growing up, I have always been my true self with my humor, independence, nerdiness, loyalty and understanding. However this is my story of allowing my emotional authentic self-to be seen.
By Ceirra Evans4 years ago in Confessions
“If you have to tell someone you hate them…tell me.”
My "authentic self" is a man I reconnected with on the path, cut by life, through my divorce. 10 years of simping hid him in the back rooms of my mind, but I caught a glimpse of him just as a version of me was being gutted in a river, by the sharp words of my wife. “You are nothing, nothing but a disappointment and a loser.”…and then some. I didn’t know how to let him lead the show but this deadly baptism got him to come to the front.
By Isaac Haldeman 4 years ago in Confessions
Shining Solar Energy After Discovering the Power of Forgiveness
My life becomes only one thing today: - living by the present moment without looking back - into the past - for one second. I've learned many things by experiencing all kinds of situations, and I've also made several mistakes.
By Elena Cooper4 years ago in Confessions
A Conversation in a Garage
My stomach is a lead ball and my anxiety is especially through the roof today. I am picking up my son from prison, I am feeling inadequate as usual. I had failed miserably, I know it and when he looks at me, he knows it. My faith in God has been wavering, I see no hope and have not received any help. My anger grows by the day, I have only prayed dark prayers of death. "Please God kill us both." Jayden going to prison was the shit on top. Everyday since he has been incarcerated, I have pushed away the visions of him being raped and beaten. I suspect as an addict, this has already occurred. I pretend to be excited to see him but the truth is, I know this situation is about to get worse. I have been spending my time begging and ultimately threatening his probation officer to force him into a long-stay facility. My emails were met with non-committal jargon and excuses based on the pandemic. My son is now a leper, an untouchable, "no help will be provided, Lisa, sorry we do not give a shit, there are people dying out there." I find it's easy not to help isn't it? Provide an excuse, stand behind your occupation and sit on your incompetent fat asses. I have done this before, I am guilty.
By Lisa Munley4 years ago in Confessions
Chloe's New Years Sleep Resultion
I have been waiting very patiently for a new Vocal Challenge. In my experience, anxiety and depression can really wear a person out. I mean that full-heartedly. Some days just feel happen to feel endless, especially when you're not sleeping well. After trying out a new medication called Seroquel, I learned in a hard way that my rest is very well needed. The medication makes me very tired, I have noticed that. Along with my ADHD medication, and injection medication that I also take for depression, I just feel very tired, and worn down lately. It's been a weird year, and my rest has become very important to me this past little while.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹4 years ago in Confessions
Diamond Transparency
Not too long ago I would wear a mask to cope with the onslaught of human interaction known better as socialization. Welcome to the life of an introvert struggling to realize their place in the world. Come for an adventure, a walk in my small-sized shoes that travel a distance.
By Len Lei4 years ago in Confessions
I love to see myself through fashion
I’m not sure since when fashion and clothes became a part of my everyday life. I used to not care about it at all, as if it had never been a real matter to me, since it's just a piece of cloth that people put on their bodies after all. Well, not until I’m all alone and want to find comfort in something, and then fashion steps in, helps me explore a whole new side of myself.
By Tunxy4 years ago in Confessions
