What A Mess (News and Opinion)Mar 04, 2025
What a Mess. Political satire hidden within actual news and life lessons.
Read more from What A Mess (News and Opinion)Musings about my sapphic vampire romance, Secrets Beneath the Pines, possible spoilers.
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"Losing my mother to cancer when I was only seven years old had a profound effect on my life in ways I never saw coming. Without her love and understanding, my self-esteem took a toll, and I often felt set apart from my friends. Determined to soften the hard edges of that reality, I spent my life learning to compensate—becoming a nurse and a caregiver while tucking my own needs away to hide the void. The noise has finally settled. This is my journey to fill that void and discover the artist who was waiting for the space to bloom. I am no longer just compensating; I am finally becoming whole."
I've always had a love for reading and writing poetry. I hope to elicit strong feelings and emotions with my work.
Finding your authentic self is less about "discovering" a new person and more about uncovering the person who has been there all along. It’s the process of peeling back the layers of social conditioning, expectations, and "shoulds" to reveal your core essence. When you operate from a place of authenticity, you stop leaking energy. You no longer have to maintain a "mask" or manage a persona. This creates a surplus of mental energy for creativity, deep connection, and genuine resilience.
Words written from broken pieces—about love, silence, and the emotions that stay even when people leave.
Short stories (geez, can't people read the title?)
From hardship to success, the experiences of a diagnosis and the battle to find your future. Stories of success. Stories of failures. Stories that matter. Mental health care should be accessible and without stigma.
AlationAshes ,Tarot from the ashes of ancestral fire. - Step through the veil — your answers are already waiting. For those who feel the pull of something winged in the dark. When you’re ready to know what the shadows have been trying to tell you. Your story is shifting — let the veil show you how. For the ones who sense the change before it arrives. ash‑born wings lift the truth out of the dark. This is your doorway. - Your next chapter is already rising from the ashes. - When you’re ready to stop guessing and start knowing.
A heartbeat, a pulse, a raw and unfiltered expression of the journey that defines the human condition. This collection is for the lost and found. Those who have wandered through the wilderness of their own minds. This is a journey through the depths of my mind and the heights of my soul.
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In this article it talks about three main policies that make Donald J. Trump a horrible president. It talks about the economy, abortion, and immigration policies that effect the entirety of the USA.
What a Mess. Political satire hidden within actual news and life lessons.
Read more from What A Mess (News and Opinion)Let's get one thing straight: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This is not up for debate.
If there was ever a way to publicly humiliate an allied leader—one who is literally fighting for his country’s survival—Trump and his administration managed to find it.
While unprecedented, the legal and diplomatic basis for this approach is intriguing. This bold move could offer Ukraine several major advantages...
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Thought-provoking sentences that encourage you to dream like a child again, peel back layers of trauma, embrace oneness with God, and unlearn useless idolatry in worldly matters. Come in, have a seat, and let us trance in real time and dance like '99 (:
Read more from Poems from the Garden WellSome days my dreams scare the living soul out of me, and some nights I can't wish away. To be privileged in a long traveled village with no scams and no shacks; to be a aging black woman in a beautiful castle with nothing but the world to lack.
The heart of a canopy lives inside of an imagination that a mind couldn’t find. We’ve got it all figured out, when we’re dressed in a suit and tie and nearly 6 ft deep.
A distant lover. Is she having an unfailing desire to a lover's lasting promises? Maybe the shattered frame will fall and the picture will break apart no matter how full it seems..
Many people believe that being brave means having no fear or worry. That isn't true though. True bravery is when you're absolutely terrified, but do the right thing anyways.
This poem is an expression of my desire to always help others. Even at my own expense. Being a people pleaser is something many people struggle with. It can be difficult, but learning when to put yourself first is an essential skill.
I wrote this poem to express my own personal battle of trying to move on from past pains and trauma. It's never easy, and the pain doesn't always truly go away. However, despite that we can always build something new and better.
If you or someone you know is feeling "inauthentic," it usually manifests in one of these three ways: The "Chameleon" Effect: You find yourself shifting your opinions, hobbies, or even your tone of voice depending on who you are talking to, leaving you wondering who you actually are when you're alone. Performative Exhaustion: Feeling like life is a series of "posts" or "scenes." You do things because they look right or because they are expected, rather than because they bring you joy. The Fear of the "Unfiltered" Self: A deep-seated belief that if people saw the messy, unpolished version of your thoughts, they wouldn't like you. This often leads to heavy "masking." "Knowing is only half the battle; the other half is being"...
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"Finally made it to Bilbao! A personal travel story and guide to the best of this Basque city. Discover Casco Viejo, pintxos, the Guggenheim, and hidden gems in the heart of northern Spain." You know the feeling when you keep telling yourself, “I have to go there”? Somehow, you just… never do. That was me with Bilbao. For years. It kept popping up on my list, quietly sitting there, waiting. But this time, I finally did it. I went to the north of Spain, to the heart of the Basque Country. I discovered a city that completely surprised me.
Read more from Why You Should Visit Bilbao: Hidden Gems and More"Finally made it to Bilbao! A personal travel story and guide to the best of this Basque city. Discover Casco Viejo, pintxos, the Guggenheim, and hidden gems in the heart of northern Spain."
150 scripts. That’s my challenge—to read and analyze each one to uncover what makes a story unforgettable, from the big ideas to the small details. Along the way, I’ll break down story elements, share my discoveries, and reflect on the lessons I learn. Ready to join me on this journey?
Read more from 150 Script JourneyReleased in 1982, Blade Runner has solidified itself as one of the most influential films in the sci-fi genre. Inspired by Philip K. Dick's novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the film challenges the audience with timeless questions about what it means to be human. It delves into the complexities of identity and explores the consequences of artificial life in a profoundly relevant way today.
Hello. My name is Dr. AY Heath; you can call me Angel. I'm here to chronicle a big goal for myself. And trust me, it is a very big goal. So what is this big goal. I’m going to read and break down 150 film scripts. That does sound like a lot, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while and, after stepping away from my corporate job, I dove into film school and have been diving deep into the process of storytelling. But I want to do more than just learn technical skills; I want to understand what works and doesn't and see where we're in this big filmmaking industry.
Set on and around the Magical and Dangerous world of Jistoa, this set of interconnecting stories reveal the inner turmoil and strengths of the characters.
Read more from Tales of JistoaEverything previously published under Tales of Jistoa is no longer canon. Those drafts, those stories, those experiments — they were stepping stones, but they are not the living world anymore. From this point forward, what I publish here is the canon. This is Jistoa as it stands today — sharper, truer, and built to last. My plans have expanded. Welcome to the new fire.
Mishra meets her Weasel Mentor again and takes a baby weasel into her care, as a familiar.
Zakary is forced to relive the worst moment of his life again.
Spring Training Schedule MLB March 17, 2026. See who your favorite team is playing today on St. Patrick's Day!
Madalyne Murray O’Hair was a famous agitator and founder of The American Atheists. She gained her following from her famous case in 1963 wherein she successfully had prayer removed from schools. Next, she filed suit against the pledge of allegiance to remove the words “under god”. I did quite a deep dive into her and just to spoil it for you, her life ended when three kidnappers brutally murdered her, her granddaughter, and her son in an attempt to collect $625,000 in offshore extorted currency. All that aside, at the end of my research into her I noticed something…not once did she ever lobby to have “In God We Trust” removed from U.S. currency. I suppose in the end anything is worth the fight until a whole lot of money is involved.
The Trump Family IS a corrupt family, as sure as they'll profit on the War with Iran, with this drone deal.
Trump's wasting billions of our tax dollars per day on the war with Iran. Could he be making America go broke so Russia can step in?
Opinion, thought, and teachings about rhetoric, argumentation, and debate from a professor of rhetoric based in New York City.
Read more from New York SophistryIs getting or keeping audience attention harmful to your message? What do rhetoricians say? Is it unethical to adapt your message for a distracted audience?
Students are relying on the fact that other classes are harder and more important than mine as a justification for why they miss my class. They are confused why this excuse doesn't work - isn't a fact a fact?
What's the relationship between Deliberative Democracy theory and Debating? It seems that not a lot of instructors of rhetoric and debate have commented on this.
Life can be complicated, but we break it down here with meaningful advice, reflections, and stories that help you make sense of the everyday journey.
Read more from Reflections & RealitiesWhat happens when you constantly teach your partner how to love you? This blog explores the emotional weight of always guiding the relationship..
In this post, I open up about the struggles of burnout, identity, and navigating the complexities of a long-distance relationship.
In this passage, we dive deeper into the complexities of trauma, mental health, and how therapy is viewed—touching on personal experiences, generational cycles, and accessible ways to seek support. It’s a little bit of everything
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Consistently waking up at 6am can significantly improve your body and lifestyle. It regulates your body's internal clock, leading to better sleep quality. This routine also enhances mental health, increasing productivity. It provides a head start for the day, promoting focused work and goal setting. Regular wake-up times are associated with a healthier lifestyle, promoting better physical health, cognitive function, hormonal balance, mood and emotional stability, better social life, more time for breakfast, reduced risk of sleep disorders, and increased exposure to natural light. By establishing a consistent wake-up time, you can create a foundation for a healthier, happier, and more productive life.
A different make up of souls strut on by without a care in the world. Taint my spirit with one strike; turn your dollar to make not one cent.
No one ever said the boy who cried wolf was perfect. Some days must’ve been better than others. And in the days that were good, there was still something wrong with him.
Everyone knows when it’s time to give up, but do you know when it is time to GO?! A simple explanation to finding your WIN!
A lovely night under the sun, can’t beat how many times you beat your meat, just for me to come home and I say ‘no’ to you. If it will be, then let matters be.

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