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Unfiltered Confidence
Real self-esteem isn’t about being the loudest in the room or pretending to have it all together — it’s about truly accepting who you are, even on the days you don’t feel perfect. In a world where teens are constantly bombarded with images of “ideal” lives, bodies, and achievements, genuine self-worth has become harder to hold onto but more important than ever. Today’s teens face an intense pressure to measure up — to fit in, to look right, to achieve more — and without healthy self-esteem, that pressure can easily turn into self-doubt and anxiety. Teaching and nurturing real confidence isn’t just about making teens feel good; it’s about helping them build resilience, set boundaries, and grow into emotionally strong individuals who know their value beyond what others think.
By Sondos Ammar3 months ago in Confessions
(Part 2) To the Man I Was at 19: A Letter from You - 12 Years Wiser (What God Was Doing All Along)
Hey, You spent so much time wondering where God was in all of it. What you did not see then was that He was never far. Every moment you felt overlooked or misunderstood, He was guiding you through lessons that cannot be taught by comfort. You were not abandoned; you were being equipped.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Confessions
(Part 1) To the Man I Was at 19: A Letter from You - 12 Years Wiser
Hey, You don’t realize it now, but the way you feel everything so strongly is not a flaw. It is proof that your heart works exactly as it should. You care deeply, you hurt deeply, and you see the world through empathy before logic. That is not weakness. It is the foundation of the man you will become.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Confessions
What if You’re the Reason Nothing is changing?
Fortunately or unfortunately, we as individuals always feel responsible for our success or failure. Society tends to push such an individualistic mindset where we have to believe that everything depends on us 100% even when we know this not to be the case. Certainly this helps in terms of accountability but also comes with the downside of us always relying on ourselves even when that is counterproductive. There are instances where relying just on your own strength and wisdom isn’t enough, you need others to chyme in else you have no winning chance. Yet even when we recognize this, we still find ourselves doing everything.
By real Jema3 months ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 自分軸
I need to do my math homework. Just one homework is due, but I want to relax so much. I don't know how other people are doing like 5 classes all at once, I have trouble just juggling 2 classes in the week. I guess I don't need to worry about that.
By Kayla McIntosh3 months ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 恵比寿
I think I need to write one more story to get my nerves in order. I am going to have to talk to my teacher about my IEP so, I think that is also why I am not feeling completely sorted out this morning. I think I will wait until after class to talk to him about it, unless he brings it up in class then, I guess we can go about it that way too.
By Kayla McIntosh3 months ago in Confessions
Word of the Day: 電波
I don't think I can afford to write right now but I feel like, since I am not taking medication and also self medicating with weed, I need to take journaling seriously as a form of therapy. Since I am feeling very odd, even if it isn't "dangerous" I still feel I need to treat it as if I was in a full blown bad mood right now. I am not sure what I am upset about, I guess because everything feels pointless and I am not sure what I am going to do in my future. I mean that is something to complain about for now to take me out of the moment, but I really don't know what is going on. I am really thinking the celestial placements are causing this turbulence. My only solution though is to just ignore it until tomorrow, which... I mean, I have no better option in front of me at the moment.
By Kayla McIntosh3 months ago in Confessions
Worked for a Secret Government Unit — Until They Erased My Memory
I used to think secret government programs were just conspiracy theories. The kind of stories people post online to make themselves feel important. I laughed at those people once. I don’t laugh anymore.
By America today 3 months ago in Confessions
The Mask I Wore at Home
The Mask I Wore at Home By Abdul Muhammad On screen, I was the picture of happiness. “Good morning, everyone!” I’d chirp into the camera, hair tied neatly, kitchen bathed in sunlight. Behind me, breakfast sizzled and coffee steamed. My followers would flood the comments with hearts and praise — “Couple goals!”, “You’re glowing, girl!”, “Teach me how to be this happy!”
By Abdul Muhammad 3 months ago in Confessions
