Relationships
The two interior designers. Top Story - February 2024.
I was around six years old when I realized I was queer. I haven’t entirely grasped the concept yet, but I knew I was different in some way. That terrified me. I can remember, clear as day, my lamentations about whether I can hide it or fix it somehow. The guilt was suffocating, my little heart racing with anxiety and paranoia because I was mortified over the prospect of anyone finding out. I was stuck and isolated with no one to confide in. I’m sure you’ve heard this exact story a million times before and I’m not here just to garner sympathy with it. What I want to talk about is a turning point in my process of growing up and it all started with two interior designers we hired to refurnish our apartment.
By Glass Shards2 years ago in Pride
World War ll: The broken pride of Japanese soldiers
Amidst the dense jungles of the Philippines, where the vibrant greenery hid the scars of war, a small group of Japanese soldiers clung to survival, remnants of a bygone era. The year was 1947, two years after World War II had officially ended. Yet, for these soldiers, the war persisted, trapped in a time capsule of their own making.
By Naython Tio2 years ago in Pride
Navigating Double Standards in Relationships
In the complicated world of romantic relationships, we often stress the significance of equality, respect, and comprehension. Nevertheless, as we navigate the complexities of modern love, it is essential to acknowledge and confront the existence of double standards that can silently affect the dynamics between partners.
By Deborah Rivera Valentin2 years ago in Pride
marked by canines. Runner-Up in #200 Challenge.
I came out of the womb in a birthing squat. My pen is the fruit of my life’s labor — the written story. To blow the lid off my own life and expose it, whether through fiction, poetry, or essay, is the only way I know how not to feel alone when the going gets bad.
By Jen Parkhill “JP”2 years ago in Pride
