humanity

For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.

Groceries, Ignorance, and Logicality
I felt the need to share this with someone, so after sharing it with some friends, they recommended posting my story online, so here we go.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Humans
Entangled Mind
I couldn’t think straight. All I could hear was noise. He was yelling and grabbing me, pushing me aside. But he was careful not to leave a mark. Always careful. Always finding some loophole to get around what he considered physical abuse. And all I could think was, What did I do wrong? I had upset him again. It was a daily occurrence really.
By andrea marie7 years ago in Humans
Freshman Year of College
Tomorrow starts the beginning of exam week, which means my freshman year of college will be coming to a close and I can honestly say I’m both happy and sad. This year has come with so many challenges but has also included some good times.
By Michelle Werbeck7 years ago in Humans
Untitled (I Don’t Have a Name for This Story Yet)
Chapter 1 Where am I? This is not my home. This isn’t anyone’s home. The walls are barren, the floorboards are exposed and crooked, the ceiling, or lack of, has seen better days. I rise, slowly. My body aches, I try out a stretch, and it’s rejected. What’s causing that awful pain?
By Adam Hayton7 years ago in Humans
Staying #CharlotteStrong
The morning was normal. I woke up like usual, brushed my teeth like usual, and got dressed like usual. My routine is a boring one, and I had expected April 30th, 2019 to be just as boring. Boy, was I wrong. I don't think there's going to be another day like this for me.
By Sydney Moore7 years ago in Humans
Trepanation and Transgression
I am glad that we don't drill holes in people's heads to let the demons out. I am actually pretty happy about this. I think this is a development, a positive achievement for humanity. Let's call it a step forward.
By Ricky McQuillan7 years ago in Humans
Elliott's Epiphany
I was walking home with handcuffs on my wrists. Every once in a while, I was reminded of the tightness of the cuffs, but the pain feels so familiar to me that I don't bring myself to wince anymore.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Humans
Toxic Relationship Dynamics
Once upon a time I stumbled across a youtube video by the famous Spiritual Teacher "Teal Swan." She gives any and all advice from relationships to general well-being.
By Chelsea Fox7 years ago in Humans
Identifying Domestic Abuse
In the world we live in, there are many things that we must do to protect ourselves. Walking to my car, I look over my shoulder at every instance. Before falling asleep at night, I make sure all doors and windows are locked in the house. When leaving work late at night, I always ask someone to walk me to my car or stay equipped with a hot cup of coffee, ready to be thrown in the face of anyone who may approach me in the wrong way. Many women and men may feel this way and take these precautions, but there is a particular group of people who stay on our toes at all times: domestic abuse survivors.
By Who7 years ago in Humans
The Evening Farm Report-Spring Equinox Edition
The prairie suffered the long harsh winter, but the snows have melted leaving behind the fresh air of early spring. Tiny rabbit's foot buds adorn the baby pussy willow tree. Soon the soft buds will yield brilliant yellow flowers, and Beau, the hummingbird, will perch at the top, while he guards his favorite feeder. Queenie and Beau return every year to Farmer Lynn’s garden to raise up their young amongst the tall pines, and lipstick-red petunias. Farmer Lynn can’t wait to see them again this year. Currently the hummingbirds are in Missouri, and The Evening Farm Report encourages you to check out the hummingbird migration map to watch their progress north.
By Lynn Stadel7 years ago in Humans
90s Baby
FADE IN: 1. EXT. OUTSIDE TRACK BLEACHERS–AFTERNOON PHOEBE, a 17 year old girl, is sitting on the bleachers at the track field. She is wearing a jean jacket, a crop top, and black pants. Her Converse are on the bleachers in front of her. She is sitting in Lotus Pose with her eyes closed and a joint in her right hand.
By Carleeka Kimmins7 years ago in Humans
I Don't Know How to Talk to People - the Confessions of an Extrovert
Let's get straight to the point. I used to be a very awkward person. Most of my friends would say I still am. Yet I somehow feel that I've changed. Through developing strange ways to cope, I've created a sort of shell around myself. This shell is literally double the awkwardness. Now I know I'm not making a lot of sense here, but give me a couple paragraphs to explain this strange phenomenon that both empowers me and degrades me at the same time.
By Xyeath7 years ago in Humans