Confessions of a former catfish If my parents knew I learned to type fast to keep up with role-playing threads on Neopets – not as a result of writing papers – they’d have a fit. By Anonymous Oct. 7, 2019
Has technology ever betrayed you at the worst time and caused nightmares? We're collecting the scariest tech horror stories and we need your help By Tiara Jenkins Oct. 9, 2018
Here’s the shocking reason why #Sarahah is going viral I was innocently scrolling through my Facebook feed, when this thought struck me. By Dyuthi Prakash Aug. 30, 2017
I’ve had a boyfriend for a year, and my traditional family still thinks I don’t know how to talk to boys You're probably thinking, “Girl, you put yourself in this situation.” You’re right. By Anonymous Jul. 16, 2017
You definitely STILL need to have “The Talk” with your partner. Here’s why. You have to talk about doing the do before you actually do it. I'm totally serious. By Anonymous Jun. 14, 2017
It hurts when people ask about my Mama, because I still don’t know if she loves me It's something that I still carry with me to this day. By AnonymousTT May. 24, 2017
One night changed my entire life forever Though my heart and soul are still a little broken, I’m starting to be okay. By AnonymousTT Apr. 23, 2017
This is the real reason I chose my faith over my sexuality She asked incredulously, "Your...girlfriend? Like you dated a woman?!" I nodded. By AnonymousTT Apr. 18, 2017
I will never raise my daughter to be somebody’s bahu Beta, this is how it is. Beta, you just have to accept things. Beta, you live there now we can't do anything for you. By Anonymous Mar. 18, 2017
The Best of The Tempest: 2016 Edition What makes an article truly stand out with our incredible global audience? By Laila Alawa Jan. 4, 2017
Life, love, and the pursuit of happiness: The best of Life & Love 2016 You, our readers and writers, have come to us with enthusiasm, passion, and most of all, optimism. By Nadia Eldemerdash Jan. 1, 2017
I thought the politician was offering me a job, but he closed his office door and ruined my life – forever This is the part where I swallowed the trauma, masking it under a bright smile and laughingly requested a selfie. By AnonymousTT Oct. 27, 2016
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