Taboo
I Found a Breakup Letter in My Coat Pocket — and It Was Addressed to Me
It had been almost a year since we ended things. No big fight. No dramatic walkout. Just silence. A slow fade-out. Like a movie you keep watching, even when the credits are already rolling.
By Ishaq Ahmadzai 12 months ago in Confessions
Attacks continue despite Putin's 'Easter truce' pledge, Zelensky says
Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, has accused Russia of creating the "impression" of a ceasefire while continuing to use military force in some areas of Ukraine. Zelensky stated that Russian forces had engaged in 387 shellings, 19 assaults, and the use of drones 290 times during the first six hours of the "Easter truce," which was mandated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. There are no casualties reported. From 18:00 Moscow time (6:00 BST) on Saturday to midnight on Sunday, Putin instructed his troops to "stop all military activity" in Ukraine. Kyiv stated it would adhere as well. According to the BBC in Ukraine, things have been quieter on the front lines. Despite the fact that Putin's ceasefire was announced minutes before it was supposed to take effect, there has been less noise. At midnight on Saturday, there were no reports of Russian drones or fighter jets in the Ukrainian skies before Zelensky stated that there had been ongoing attacks in some areas. That rarely happens. The only information that surfaced was that a Russian ship equipped with missile launchers had been sent to the Black Sea. It was still in the southern city of Odesa. Prior to Moscow's announcement on Friday, Russian drones flew in from the direction of occupied Crimea, making air defenses crackle throughout the night. Moscow was "trying to create a general impression of a ceasefire, but in some places it does not abandon individual attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine," according to Zelensky on Sunday morning. Zelensky added, "everywhere our warriors are responding as the enemy deserves, based on the specific combat situation," while accusing Russia of specific military actions. "If Russia is now suddenly ready to truly engage in a format of full and unconditional silence, Ukraine will act accordingly - mirroring Russia's actions," Zelensky had stated late on Saturday, hours into the truce. "Our actions are symmetrical and will be. "The response to the proposal for a complete and unconditional 30-day silence must come from Moscow," he wrote on X. Zelensky stated that Ukraine would be prepared to extend a truce beyond April 20, appearing to be referring to Ukraine's acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire proposal from the United States. Now it appears that both Kiev and Moscow want to demonstrate to Washington that they are serious about peace. Any possible path to peace hinges on whether the Kremlin accepts Zelensky's offer to extend the truce from 30 hours to 30 days. That doesn't even cross the minds of many Ukrainians. During a meeting with Valery Gerasimov, Putin's chief of general staff, the temporary truce was made public. "The Russian side announces an Easter truce on the basis of humanitarian considerations." "I command the cessation of all military operations during this time," Putin told Gerasimov. "We assume that Ukraine will follow our example. At the same time, our troops ought to be prepared to retaliate against any aggressive actions, provocation by the enemy, or potential breaches of the truce." The Russian defense ministry stated that the ceasefire would be adhered to by its troops if Ukraine "mutually respected" it. It is not the first time that fighting has stopped suddenly. In January 2023, during Orthodox Christmas, an earlier attempt at a ceasefire failed because neither side could come up with a plan. "Now is the moment for Putin to truly show he is serious about peace by ending his horrible invasion and committing to a full ceasefire, as the Ukrainian government has called for - not just a one day pause for Easter," a British Foreign Office spokesman said in response to Putin's truce announcement.
By Rk konok12 months ago in Confessions
The Dangerous Lover
(Dark Romance - Part 7) "This is what true love really is, Neela. This is what a sacred relationship looks like. The fact that you still feel this way proves that you were truly Shraban's wife. And from what I’ve seen, that boy loves you madly," said Neela’s mother.
By Sabiha Sums12 months ago in Confessions
The Silent Epidemic: A Story of Strength Amidst Struggle Among Australian African Women
Mental health is very difficult illness and complicated, different aspect of well-being that often goes unspoken, especially in communities battling invisible barriers. In Australia, the mental health crisis is becoming a glaring reality that no longer permits silence. Among its many population groups, women, particularly women of African origin carry an unrelenting weight on their shoulders, balancing societal expectations, professional obligations, and cultural responsibilities. It is a reality that reveals itself in private moments of quiet despair, yet echoes through households, families, and entire communities. Why, then, is this silent epidemic so pervasive? And more importantly, how can these women and the communities around them begin to shift the narrative?
By Majok Wutchok12 months ago in Confessions
It was always about the littlest things
You know those moments that light you up like a forestfire, the circumstances, people, entities, stories, words or notions that trigger something in you. That makes you act differently, to approach your life differently, to stride a different walk or embrace a new mindset. These are often quite moments that we think are insignificant, but are in reality monumental transgressions of metamorphosis, where everything changes, but also nothing changes.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Confessions
The Scam That Taught Me More Than a Classroom Ever Did
I was in 12th grade when I first decided to order something online. Back then, online shopping wasn’t common in my family. In fact, it was strongly discouraged. My parents believed it was risky, and every time I mentioned it, they’d look concerned. They thought everything online was a scam waiting to happen.
By Takbir Hasan12 months ago in Confessions
I tried to be heartless, and here is what happened. Top Story - April 2025.
You know when the shit hits the celing and life is an absolute mess everywhere, yeah that is what I am talking about. My existence has had 22 years on this gorgeous - gorgeous mortal realm and in the recency of my being, my life has sucked a lot. I have had my share of darkness since forever, but of late, my desperation for light has been at its zenith. I have wanted my life to look like the glorious lives of Rory gilmore, an academic scholar, while being the perfect 4.0, a beautiful boyfriend( maybe not necessary), a great deal of money, a stellar institute I go to, a high qualified job in writing or journalism, and parents being super proud of me.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Confessions
Breaking the Cycle
Breaking the Cycle: How to Heal and End Generational Curses Generational curses aren't just the stuff of superstition. In today's world, they’re real, tangible patterns—cycles of pain, trauma, and dysfunction passed down from one generation to the next. These “curses” often show up as emotional neglect, addiction, abuse, poor communication, financial instability, or toxic belief systems. And while we may not be responsible for the trauma that shaped our families, we *are* responsible for what we do with it.
By Gabriela Tone12 months ago in Confessions
Generational Curses
The Hidden Cost: What Happens to Children When Parents Don’t Break Generational Curses In every family, there are patterns—unspoken rules, emotional wounds, survival tactics, and inherited beliefs that get passed down like heirlooms. These are often what people today refer to as *generational curses*. Unlike mystical superstitions, these "curses" are deeply psychological, emotional, and behavioral patterns rooted in trauma, unhealed wounds, or outdated worldviews. And when parents choose not to confront or heal them, the impact on their children can be profound, lasting well into adulthood—and sometimes, an entire lifetime.
By Gabriela Tone12 months ago in Confessions
