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I Did Not Lose Myself There
A deeply personal reflection on triggers, accountability, mental health, and the quiet strength it takes to face victim mentality, repair harm, and return to yourself with honesty and grace.
By Flower InBloom6 minutes ago in Confessions
The World Is on Fire, But My Freezer’s Been Stockpiling Since 2017
📦 Section 1: Frozen Time Capsules – A Love Letter to Foods That Shouldn't Be Alive There comes a moment in every adult’s life when you open your freezer, stare into the icy abyss, and realize you’ve been harboring culinary fugitives from the past.
By The Pompous Post8 minutes ago in Humor
Sometime I Daydream
Sometimes I daydream Live a second life Outside this world Not in reality But with real emotions Sometimes I cry Sometimes I laugh
By L.I.E10 minutes ago in Poets
Daughter of the Pines
It started with a whispered name two weeks ago. Then more whispers. When I was getting some replacement school supplies for Cary, a book flew out of the shelf in front of me.
By Alicia Anspaugh12 minutes ago in Fiction
When the Soundtrack Outlived the Movie: Rick Springfield’s Hard to Hold (1984)
In the early 1980s, Rick Springfield was everywhere. His smash hit Jessie’s Girl dominated radio. His role on General Hospital made him one of television’s most recognizable faces. And the rise of MTV kept his music videos in constant rotation.
By Movies of the 80s16 minutes ago in Beat
Iran Vows to Fight On in First Message Issued in the Name of Mojtaba Khamenei. AI-Generated.
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has entered a new and critical phase after a powerful message was released in the name of Mojtaba Khamenei, the country’s newly installed supreme leader. The statement, broadcast by Iranian state media, vowed that Iran would continue fighting despite mounting military pressure and international calls for de-escalation.
By Asad Ali30 minutes ago in The Swamp
Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says. AI-Generated.
The global oil market is facing an unprecedented crisis as the ongoing conflict involving Iran disrupts supply routes and energy infrastructure across the Middle East. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the war has triggered the largest oil supply disruption ever recorded, removing millions of barrels of crude oil from global markets.
By Asad Ali34 minutes ago in Journal
The Ice Slick: An Apology
Dear Montréal, Well, this has been a fun two days. Ha, ha. Sorry, I am not well-known for my sense of humour. Often I have been told that I should mind my own business and know my place. Offensive, yes, but I can understand the sentiment. But I needed to vent a little before the season was over. I often feel that you do not appreciate what I give you every summer, and that winter is the price you gotta pay.
By Kendall Defoe 38 minutes ago in Fiction
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows to Avenge Martyrs and Maintain Pressure Through the Strait of Hormuz. AI-Generated.
Introduction The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader of Iran marks a major moment in the country’s political history. In his first public remarks after assuming leadership, he promised that Iran would avenge those he described as “martyrs” and continue using the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a form of pressure against its adversaries.
By Saad 42 minutes ago in The Swamp
Trump and Iran Strike Defiant Tone as Oil Markets See Little Relief. AI-Generated.
The global oil market has always been sensitive to geopolitical tensions, but the latest confrontation between the United States and Iran has taken that volatility to another level. As political rhetoric intensifies and military actions continue, investors and analysts are watching closely to see whether oil markets will stabilize or face even greater disruptions.
By Asad Ali44 minutes ago in Journal
To Just Dance with Somebody
You’d think in a place like The Castro (in San Francisco), it would be easy to find a guy to dance with. But, in the rowdy gaybourhood… there’s a lot unexpected that could come your way.
By Gabriel Shamesabout an hour ago in Pride
Historicity
Question #1 You are speaking with a new friend in the neighborhood. The conversation takes a turn towards religion, and you begin to share your faith and your background with your friend. This friend smirks, then states that he doubts of Jesus ever lived. How would you respond to him?
By Colleen Waltersabout an hour ago in History