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I Was a Good Kid. Really I Was!
I was a good kid growing up. Well, for the most part. As I reminisce on my childhood, I honestly can’t recall doing anything that got me into trouble or scolded for. Of course, ask my parents and they might tell you a completely different story.
By Jasmine Aguilar29 days ago in Confessions
Childhood Confession: I Was Afraid of Something So Silly
Most of us were afraid of something when we were little. A lot of times, that fear was common, like that monster in the closet that you always had your parents check for or that chair with a pile of clothes on it that looked like a a witch or some for creature as soon as you turn the lights out.
By Jasmine Aguilar29 days ago in Confessions
Rebels with a Cause
Throughout history, progress has never come easily. Every right we enjoy, every freedom we celebrate, and every injustice we condemn today was once defended by brave individuals who dared to speak up when silence felt safer. These were not rebels for chaos — they were rebels with a cause. Their voices cut through fear, challenged authority, and reshaped the world. While many faced punishment, exile, or even death, they proved one timeless truth: real change begins when someone refuses to stay quiet.
By Aiman Shahid30 days ago in Confessions
After He Was Gone: Part 2
Distance Returned Without Warning After campus, I moved to a different city for work, and just like that, the distance returned. Not just the physical miles between us, but the emotional space that had once felt like a canyon. Life moved quickly with new responsibilities and new routines, and the noise of becoming an adult filled my days. The calls became fewer. The visits became fewer than the calls.
By Eunice Kamau30 days ago in Confessions
Your Story Deserves a Voice
Every person carries a story inside them. Some stories are loud, filled with triumphs and victories. Others are quiet, shaped by struggle, loss, and resilience. Yet no matter how big or small they seem, every story matters. Your experiences, thoughts, and emotions are unique, and they deserve to be heard. In a world that often encourages conformity and silence, choosing to speak your truth is an act of courage. Your story deserves a voice because it holds power—not just for you, but for everyone who hears it.
By Aiman Shahidabout a month ago in Confessions
Speaking Up in a World That Tries to Quiet You
In a world that often rewards conformity and quiet obedience, speaking up can feel like an act of rebellion. From classrooms to boardrooms, from family gatherings to online spaces, many of us learn early on that staying silent is safer than expressing our true thoughts. We are told not to “rock the boat,” not to offend, not to question authority. Over time, this conditioning teaches us to shrink our voices, doubt our opinions, and silence our inner truth.
By Aiman Shahidabout a month ago in Confessions
Not Everyone Will Like Your Truth
In a world where approval often feels like currency, speaking your truth can feel risky. We are taught from a young age to fit in, to avoid conflict, and to keep certain thoughts to ourselves. Over time, this conditioning builds invisible walls around our voices. We start filtering our opinions, softening our feelings, and shaping our words to please others. But the reality is simple and powerful: not everyone will like your truth—and that’s okay.
By Aiman Shahidabout a month ago in Confessions
Fear of Being Seen
I’m scrolling through TikTok and video after video pops up: If you’re not doing this, you’re ruining your life. Another one: If people aren’t leaving a conversation obsessed with you, you’re doing it wrong. Misinformation is rampant. My life as a stay at home girlfriend. If you scroll past this you’re a terrible person. How to glow-up, how to get off your phone, how to start loving yourself, how to save Palestine. Scrolling through it I know the algorithm serves me as much as I serve it. The moment you create an account and start scrolling, it's like a newborn baby in your arms. Watching, reacting, learning from all your behavior and movements and storing it away so you keep coming back to hold it in your hands.
By flutterfryyyabout a month ago in Confessions
The Difference Between Loud and Brave
In a world that celebrates volume, boldness is often mistaken for bravery. We are surrounded by voices that dominate conversations, opinions that flood social media, and people who speak first and loudest. But being loud doesn’t always mean being courageous. Sometimes, the bravest voices are the quietest ones—the ones that speak when it matters, even when fear is present.
By Aiman Shahidabout a month ago in Confessions
