Confess Your Real Life Experiences
Once I got into my degree, my father stopped supporting me financially for my studies. He told me to join a garments factory and quit studying. But as I was a merit student, my college staff were very supportive of me and agreed to let me pay the fees once I started working. Fast forward … Read more
There’s one man (my cousin) who’s loved me since I was a child, like 12 or 13 years old (he must be a pedophile). He was so possessive whoever talked to me, he’d have a problem like I was his. I was good to him because he’s like a brother to me (cousin), but that … Read more
For the past three years, I’ve been navigating the arranged marriage process, but it hasn’t gone smoothly. The prospects I liked didn’t work out, and those I wasn’t interested in were the ones my family kept pushing me toward. Each time I faced their pressure, taunts, and even emotional abuse. I understand their concerns about … Read more
I have a job and am financially independent. Since COVID, I’ve been living with my parents because of remote work. While that might sound ideal to some, for me, it’s been emotionally exhausting. My parents have a complicated relationship. They have massive arguments and then completely stop talking to each other for months. Whenever they … Read more
I’m 27 years old now. For almost 15 years, I’ve hoped to break free from my father’s manipulative behavior. My parents had me as their first child when they were way younger than me. My mom, who was just 21, eloped with my father due to an inter religion marriage. She gave up on her … Read more
I am a 27 years old man carrying the weight of my family on my shoulders. Six years ago, tragedy struck when my father, a government employee and the pillar of our family, passed away unexpectedly. As the eldest son, I took up my father’s job as compensation, ensuring my family’s survival. With a widowed … Read more
I am 25 and a working woman. I have a loving family-father, mother, younger sister, and brother. But I was never a priority for any of them. Of course, they love me and care for me, but I am the elder daughter, always trying to meet their expectations, compromise, sacrifice my freedom, and not complain. … Read more
I’m at my wit’s end. My marriage, which I thought was solid, is falling apart, and I feel completely helpless. I married my long-term girlfriend from college, thinking it was the start of a beautiful life together. Everything was fine until we got married. She’s extremely introverted, while I’m more of an ambivert. Right after … Read more
So, here’s what happened. I got roped into an arranged marriage setup. I live abroad, and it was the girl’s family that initially showed interest and practically chased us down for the match. Both our parents, stuck in their backward ways, pushed things at lightning speed, as if getting hitched was a race. Honestly, this … Read more
Growing up with emotionally unavailable parents who caused more trauma than support has left me broken. Their behavior has shaped my distrust towards men when it comes to marriage. I used to be ambitious and career-driven, dreaming of becoming independent, earning my own money, and living life on my terms. But coming from an orthodox … Read more