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Most recently published stories in Confessions.
The Ulfberht Incident
I had recently completed my master’s degree in library science. A new grad-school grad, I’d decided to treat myself with something I had wanted for a long time. Something I had been obsessing over since I’d first learned about it as a teenager. Something that all women desire at some point.
By Lauren Triola5 years ago in Confessions
Changing looks by getting Locs
"I want to shave it off!" I uttered through my gritted teeth one day, frustrated, whilst yanking at the strings of bedhead knots trapped between the bristles of my paddle brush. I envisioned hacking off the tangled nest that lay above my head and how alleviated I would feel not having to manage a constant hairdo. Had I had a pair of scissors to hand or an electric razor in that moment, I would have committed recklessly to do the deed right there and then; but I didn't, so the vision quickly drifted as I slumped into my mundane morning routine of a 'quick comb' into a mid-pony. Simple and easy. No hassle for aching arms or trying to get an even partition; this was my go-to style since middle school.
By Rose Jones5 years ago in Confessions
The Wurst Experience
The early 2000’s hurt my feelings; the way we dressed as teenagers, to the way we smeared black eyeliner around our eyes and never washed the old makeup off of our faces. The way Bath and Body Works products oozed from our pores to cover up the fact that we refused to shower after gym class because we were all too insecure about our pubescent bodies. One thing that hurts the most to think about is my first crush; there’s a memory of him that lurks in the depths of my mind only to pop up around 3:00am when I’m having trouble sleeping.
By Ana Schlegel5 years ago in Confessions
My Untold Truth
It was Maya Angelou who said, "there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Sometimes your best story is the one you chose to keep hidden under the covers of life. My most embarrassing moments in life came with me learning something from the experience that would help me down the road. So maybe what I share will do the same for someone who reads it. This challenge for me will be like no other as I come into a place of liberation that I didn't know I was still attainable by sharing my truth! Let's get started!
By Aundrya Richardson5 years ago in Confessions
Lakshmi's Love Shack
My ex-husband kept referring to him as a gardener during the divorce. I’ll have you know, he was so much more. A Landscape Visioneer he was, and he certainly changed mine! Lakshmi-Love, wherever you are now, I will always thank you for opening my eyes and hope you'll forgive me for finally sharing our story.
By Alexis Behrend5 years ago in Confessions
Don't Be Alarmed!
My first official job was working as a bar attendant at the Entrance Leagues club. I was not very good, I couldn't serve drinks without spilling them, and I sucked at being a waitress. Because of this they rostered me in the one place where I would not have to pour or serve a drink... the cash box. They thought I was safe here from mishap and for the most part it was.
By Cassie Ford5 years ago in Confessions
Addicts Hurt Themselves and Others 4
Story 15 Tonight I am disappointed. My husband is away at training for a job, in a college town. Surprise surprise he’s drinking on a Tuesday when he has training tomorrow and has spent over $100 tonight when we’re barely scraping by right now, we are literally living at my parents house rent free because we just moved across the country. He drinks almost all week and says it’s to calm his thoughts. I really never thought of him as an alcoholic up until recently and I don’t know why I never did, his family is full of alcoholics and all the signs are there. I’m so sick of this, I’m pregnant with our second child overall just extra emotional, I’m so sick of it, but he is our only income right now since I stay home with our 3 year old and I’m so tired of dealing with him, feeling like a babysitter all the time. I feel bad to say but don’t know why I let the pregnancy happen and why I thought it would be OK. Why bring another child into this mess... I can literally feel my heart aching 😥
By John Charles Harman5 years ago in Confessions
Addicts Hurt Themselves and Others 3
Story 7 My qualifier is my sister. It's a really long long story but I had both of her kids via cps. She got mad at me and decided her daughter needed to go live with her dad. The kids have different fathers. It broke my heart. I couldn't do anything to stop it. And I'm angry. My nieces dad is always out of town working and she's lonely, being raised by her grandmother essentially, who raised her dad's other 2 kids and let them drop out of school in junior high.
By John Charles Harman5 years ago in Confessions
