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The Art of Starting Over
Starting over is rarely a choice we make lightly. More often, it is handed to us—wrapped in endings we did not plan, losses we did not invite, or realizations we can no longer ignore. A job ends. A relationship collapses. A dream dissolves. Or sometimes, nothing dramatic happens at all—we simply wake up one morning with the quiet, unsettling awareness that the life we are living no longer fits the person we have become.
By Aiman Shahidabout 7 hours ago in Confessions
I still text my dad's phone when life gets tough.
My dad's phone number is still saved in my contacts. I've never deleted it. I don't think I ever will. At first it was an accident. After he died, the idea of removing his name felt so final, like erasing evidence that he was ever here. So I let it go. His contact photo still shows him squinting into the sun, smiling like he didn't know how to take a serious picture.
By Echoes of Lifeabout 9 hours ago in Confessions
The Architecture of Shadows: When the Man I Loved Was a Mirage
Seven months. That is how long I lived as an architect of shadows, building a life on beautiful words and hollow promises for a man who did not exist. I believed, with my whole heart, that his feelings were as deep as mine. He spoke the language of “forever” — telling me he would never leave, never walk away, and never hurt me.
By Anna K.a day ago in Confessions
When Home Stops Feeling Like Home
Home is supposed to be the safest word in the language. It is the place we imagine when the world feels too loud, too fast, too unforgiving. It lives in childhood memories — in familiar walls, shared meals, worn-out couches, and the quiet comfort of knowing where everything belongs.
By Aiman Shahida day ago in Confessions
The Day the Berlin Wall Fell
Introduction: A Wall That Divided the World On the night of November 9, 1989, history shifted in a way few had predicted and millions had prayed for. The Berlin Wall — a towering concrete barrier that had divided East and West Berlin for 28 years — began to crumble, not under bombs or invasions, but under the weight of human hope.
By Aiman Shahid2 days ago in Confessions
I Spent 30 Days Saying "No" to My Kids, and I Nearly Lost My Seat at the Table
I’ve always been the "Logistics Dad." I’m the guy who makes sure the 529 plans are funded, the tire pressure is perfect, and the backyard fence is stained before the rot sets in. In my head, my "Yes" was the roof over their heads and the food in the fridge. That was the contract. I work, I provide, I protect.
By Wisewords3 days ago in Confessions
Life is so still
Nothing seems to moving. Nothing is new. The same routine, same emotions some everything. I just can't be bothered. All the things I want seem so far away or just possible for that second they pop into my mind then bye. Uncertain and certain at the same time.
By Ella Loftus3 days ago in Confessions
Blessed 33. Top Story - February 2026.
So I woke up on the morning of February 5, 2026 and guess what and you know what I realized? It’s my 33rd birthday. Do you know what that means? Yes, technically I’m getting old, but what I couldn’t have guessed was this would be one of the best days of my life.
By Joe Patterson3 days ago in Confessions
When Empires Ruled the World
History is, in many ways, the story of empires — vast political and cultural systems that stretched across continents, united diverse peoples, and reshaped the destiny of humanity. For thousands of years, empires ruled the world, rising from humble beginnings to dominate trade, warfare, culture, and innovation. Yet, no matter how powerful, every empire eventually faced decline. Their legacies, however, still echo in our laws, languages, borders, and beliefs.
By Aiman Shahid3 days ago in Confessions
The Loneliness of Being “The Strong One”
In every group, workplace, or family, there’s often one person who everyone relies on — the one who seems unshakable, calm under pressure, and capable of handling anything life throws their way. This person is often called “the strong one.” On the outside, being strong is admirable. People trust you, seek your advice, and lean on your support. But beneath the surface, there’s a hidden cost. Being the strong one can be lonely, exhausting, and isolating. While others see resilience, the reality often includes quiet struggle, emotional suppression, and a longing for someone to lean on in return.
By Aiman Shahid4 days ago in Confessions
Silent Weigh
There was once a boy who loved his father more than anything. He grew up surrounded by both his parents, feeling the warmth of a home that, for a while, felt, whole. But life changed too soon. When he was only eight years old, his father took his own life, leaving behind a silence that the boy never truly understood, but always carried.
By Lydia martinez4 days ago in Confessions
