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Why Didn't Anyone Tell Us
Men, move along. This is not for you. This is for the women. I was forty-five when I began menopause. It is pretty young for that to be going on in a woman’s life, but I had undiagnosed PCOS, my entire life. Thank you to all the gynecologists I had seen my entire life. That in itself should encourage women to keep seeking second opinions, especially when you are not getting correct answers or any at all.
By Alexandra Grant2 days ago in Humans
A Historic Declaration
We the People of the Husbands of the United States of America, in Order to form a more perfect Union, and I mean you...with me...establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves, after Puberty, do ordain and establish this Declaration of Co-Dependence.
By Gerard DiLeo14 days ago in Humans
I wanted to title this something different, but worried that my chosen title might cause problems entering the United States in the future so this is the new title. It's the greatest title. No one has ever written a title better than this. (All titles unrelated to content).
Let me be honest. I am finding this difficult. Now, I like a challenge, a stretch, a bit of an obstacle course. “Write about the decline of the British Empire in the form of a narrative poem in which your protagonist is an artichoke” I read, and flex my fingers. “Write a haiku to evoke the sensation of sibilance using only the first half of the alphabet.” “Well”, I think to myself, “this should be fun.” But “write about a system that isn’t working”? A system that isn’t working? Now? In 2026? ONE system? My favourite system that isn’t working? The sexiest system that isn’t working? The one giving me the most angst day to day? The one giving me the most existential dread? I am, as I say, finding this difficult. I will own that I have contemplated writing a thousand words on why the steady “all on” setting on my fairy lights is the EIGHTH of seven options which must be sequentially activated to get there, because that is a system that some fool came up with and it definitely doesn’t work, and now who is paying the price, eh? But how can I write about my fairy lights when…. When…. When….
By Hannah Moore14 days ago in Humans
Why Bother With The Degree?. Honorable Mention in A System That Isn’t Working Challenge.
“So, as you can see from my resume, I’ve just completed my degree in Accounting and Finance. I worked part-time alongside it for three years, kept my position at work throughout, and was even a student ambassador during my third year-”
By Maddy Haywood13 days ago in Humans
Staying sane in the insane world.
”It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Jiddu Krishnamurti This quote has been one of my favourites since the moment I first laid my eyes on it. To me, it cuts right through the fog of the illusion of normality that permeates our lives. And since I am someone who has never felt (well) adjusted to this society, Krishnamurti’s words gifted me with the realisation that there isn’t anything inherently wrong with me.
By Eva Smitte14 days ago in Humans
Facebook is Dead. Runner-Up in A System That Isn’t Working Challenge.
Or at least it feels like it's dead, doesn’t it? Any system that is not maintained and improved but simply left to its own devices, will enter a stage of entropy (natural, slow decay, degradation, and dilapidation) and eventually die.
By Lana V Lynx13 days ago in Humans
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Online Dating
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Second Chance at Love
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Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Humans.
Geology of the Soul: Scars, Mines, and the Scent of Freedom
As a geologist, I spent my life studying rocks, the ancient layers of the earth, and the immense, unseen force with which nature shapes the world. I know how mountains are formed through violent collisions and how rivers carve valleys over millennia. But I learned the hardest, most profound geology on my own skin. I learned that the most valuable crystals are never found resting easily on the surface; they are formed deep in the dark, under a crushing pressure that would turn an ordinary stone to dust.
By Magma Starabout 3 hours ago in Humans
Common Mistakes in Medical Waste Disposal & How to Avoid Them
Key Takeaways You need to be extra careful when discarding sharps waste to avoid injuries. PPEs are integral in fostering safety during medical waste disposal. Avoid mixing medical waste with other household trash.
By Aaron Smithabout 4 hours ago in Humans
The Quiet Strength of a Middle Brother
Families often speak about the eldest child and the youngest child. The eldest is usually associated with responsibility and leadership, while the youngest often receives affection and protection. But there is another role in many families that is rarely discussed: the middle child.
By zohaib ahmadabout 6 hours ago in Humans
When One Child Is Left Behind, Society Loses
When I was around ten years old, I did not fully understand the world around me. Like many children, I simply observed life as it happened. At that age, we rarely think about social structures, opportunities, or the invisible barriers that shape our future. We only see what people do and slowly learn from their behavior.
By zohaib ahmadabout 6 hours ago in Humans
Is Being Right Really Worth Losing Them?
Being right feels good in the moment, but that short hit of ego can quietly cost you the person you love. That’s the sentence I wish someone had said to me ten years ago, preferably very loudly, while shaking my shoulders.
By abualyaanartabout 7 hours ago in Humans
Himalayan Salt Tiles: Arthritis Relief for Senior Citizens
The Centers for Disease Control claim that 58 million Americans are afflicted by arthritis. When it comes to older adults, that number increases, making it one of the most common reasons for disability for people 65 and over. As demand increases for natural, alternative options to wellness, many caregivers, spa owners, and senior living planners are implementing natural, non-invasive Himalayan salt tiles into a natural wellness environment.
By david smithabout 9 hours ago in Humans
The Silence Beneath Winter’s Trees
One December afternoon, I wandered beneath the wintering trees and listened to their quiet voices. Their bare branches trembled in the low, wandering wind. The sound was almost sacred—like the faint brushing of angel wings against some unseen earthly microphone, inviting us to pause and listen.
By zohaib ahmadabout 10 hours ago in Humans
Mykhailo Yurov on KyivPride, Demiromantic Identity, and LGBTQI+ Advocacy in Wartime Ukrai
Mykhailo Yurov is a Ukrainian LGBTQI+ advocate and project manager at KyivPride, the organization behind one of Ukraine’s most prominent Pride initiatives. KyivPride’s official team page lists him as Project Manager, and the group describes its work as year-round advocacy, education, community support, and human rights protection. Based on this interview, Yurov has worked with KyivPride since January 2024, helping manage budgets, documents, donor communication, and major public events, including the KyivPride Festival and March. His public-facing work sits at the intersection of queer visibility, civic organizing, and wartime resilience in a society still negotiating equality, safety, and democratic inclusion.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout 10 hours ago in Humans
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