Bad habits
The Shoes I Couldn’t Throw Away
They sat in the corner of my closet, tucked behind a row of boots and dress shoes I never wore. Old sneakers, frayed at the edges, laces gray instead of white, and soles so thin they could barely hold together. Every time I tried to throw them out, I froze. My hand would linger on the torn fabric, my chest tightening as if I was about to give away more than just a pair of shoes.
By arsalan ahmad7 months ago in Confessions
The Day I Stopped Answering Unknown Numbers
It started with one of those relentless calls that always seem to come during dinner. The phone buzzed against the table, lighting up with the words “Unknown Caller.” I remember staring at it, fork in hand, wondering if this would be the one time it mattered.
By arsalan ahmad7 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Professional Procrastinator
Confessions of a Professional Procrastinator: A Playful, Relatable Story on Delaying Everything If procrastination were an Olympic sport, I would have more gold medals than Michael Phelps. I don’t just delay tasks—I elevate them into an art form. The moment I sit down to start something important, my brain suddenly becomes a suggestion box for every other activity in the universe. Water the plants? Of course. Organize the sock drawer? Absolutely urgent. Scroll through recipes I’ll never cook? Critical to survival.
By Aariz ullah7 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Former Alcoholic Part 20
I do not take pleasure in the fact that I am an alcoholic; yet, drinking alcohol has the effect of taking one back in time and causing one to behave in an abnormal manner. After abstaining from a drug for a period of twelve days, I decided to experiment with it and make the following observations. Addictive behaviors are, in fact, addictive.
By TheNaeth7 months ago in Confessions
The Loneliest Role: Being the Strong One
There’s an invisible weight that comes with being “the strong one.” It’s the role no one assigns you, but somehow, it becomes yours. Maybe it’s because you don’t easily cry in front of others, or because you’ve mastered the art of saying “I’m fine” when you’re breaking inside. Perhaps it’s because you’ve always been the one who steps up—holding families together, carrying friendships on your shoulders, and being the steady voice when everyone else is falling apart.
By Nadeem Shah 7 months ago in Confessions
The Truth of My Life
I never thought my life would turn out this way. If you had asked me years ago what I wanted, I would have said something simple: a peaceful home, steady work, people I could trust, and love that lasted. But the truth of my life is nothing like that dream. Instead, it has been a storm of secrets, heartbreaks, and betrayals that left me questioning everything I once believed in.
By Nadeem Shah 7 months ago in Confessions
The Truth of My Life
There was a time when I believed life was simple. You worked hard, you loved honestly, and in return, life would reward you with stability, happiness, and peace. That’s what I thought. That’s what many of us think when we’re young. But the truth of my life is very different—messier, heavier, and far more complicated than I could have ever imagined.
By Nadeem Shah 7 months ago in Confessions
Nutella or Avocado: Why Moderation Tastes Better Than Extremes.
I am five three and weigh 130 pounds. That is about 59 kilograms. On paper, everything says I should feel fine about my body and what I eat. Yet somehow, I do not. Even now, even after years of struggling to find a healthy balance, I feel guilty when I eat. I have bounced from one extreme diet to another. Low carb, high protein, raw, juice cleanses, calorie counting, fasting. I tried them all. Some made me dizzy, some left me irritable, and a few I am almost certain made me physically sick. I recovered, yes, but the emotional scars linger. Food has felt like both a battleground and a reward, and I am tired of fighting.
By Test7 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Former Alcoholic Part 19
I haven't had any alcohol for almost 12 days now, and staying sober has easily allowed me to control my thoughts and return my willpower to a normal level. It seems like it took some time for the thoughts coming from my subconscious to pass into my conscious mind.
By TheNaeth8 months ago in Confessions
The Taste of Lies
Introduction: They say words disappear once they’re spoken, but lies don’t. Lies stay. They cling to your tongue, coat your throat, and stain your memory. I’ve tasted lies—my own and those fed to me. And if truth is bread that sustains, then lies are sugar-coated poison: sweet at first, but slowly killing you.
By Waqas Ahmad8 months ago in Confessions
Why You Should Avoid Credit Cards
Introduction: The Shiny Trap Credit cards are marketed as a symbol of convenience, financial flexibility, and modern living. Ads show smiling people tapping their card for dream vacations elegant dinners, and luxurious shopping sprees. But behind that shiny piece of plastic lies a financial trap that millions fall into every year. If you've ever wondered whether credit cards are worth the risk, the short answer is: probably not. Let's explore why.
By HazelnutLattea8 months ago in Confessions
