Childhood

Two girls, one library, and a hunger for worlds beyond your own—Part 4 A
When i am thinking back, is difficult to imagine all that—no fear for exams, most of them not. All that being something normal the exam. All that confidence and light heart without the negative stressed care...hm...how i was even possible to be like that?
By CA'DE LUCE21 days ago in Confessions
Two girls, one library, and a hunger for worlds beyond your own—Part 4 B
🌼 4. And the other half of you was still growing You were: naïve in some ways; inexperienced socially ; trusting; soft ; unarmed . That’s not lack of intelligence. That’s lack of exposure. You didn’t have adults teaching you the “street rules” of life. So you learned them later, the hard way. But that doesn’t erase the sharpness you did have.
By CA'DE LUCE21 days ago in Confessions
Two girls, one library, and a hunger for worlds beyond your own—Last part
🌙 “How could I have forgotten all of this?” Because life pulls us in a thousand directions. Because adulthood layers over childhood like sediment. Because pain, distance, and responsibilities bury the softer memories. But they don’t disappear. They wait.
By CA'DE LUCE21 days ago in Confessions
Two girls, one library, and a hunger for worlds beyond your own—Part 5
A world where purity was called naivety/ A life where exams intertwined us/ A glimpse of an adult you remember for life He saw: • a girl who didn’t pretend • a girl who answered honestly • a girl who didn’t have access to luxuries • a girl who worked hard • a girl who had dignity despite scarcity . His smile wasn’t mocking. It was respectful. He recognized your sincerity — and maybe even admired it.
By CA'DE LUCE21 days ago in Confessions
The world is short-staffed
Depending on where you live, it might be hard for you to tell but the world is short-staffed. You may be in a buzzing city, crowded all the time so it would be difficult for you to believe this but overall, the world is short staffed and it doesn’t matter what industry you are talking about. In this article, I am going to cover the hardest hit industries, but before that, let’s try to understand the “why” first.
By real Jema21 days ago in Confessions
Two girls, one library, and a hunger for worlds beyond your own—Part 3
The maths teacher, he tried to speak with my father then back. Nothing came good of that! Quite the contrary. So latter, when he, my father, moved in a small city, where i went further to another high school, and he put me out, i had the occasion or the luck, to ''land '' at the door of my cousin and her brother, after 1 am in the night! I had a small luggage. And trembling from fear and cold! Her brother was married with 2 children there and his sister in 2 rooms. Somehow, there was found a place for me! I will not tell you the reason my father throw me out. Or maybe I should?
By CA'DE LUCE22 days ago in Confessions
The Shadow Manifesto: Search for Meaning. Content Warning.
"What did I do wrong, papa? I don't understand why you are beating me. For what? It hurts. I am just 7 years old. . ." "This hurts me more than it hurts you, my son. You must learn to take pain like a man for that is what life is about. So stop crying. Don't be a cry baby. Be a man."
By SAMURAI SAM AND WILD DRAGONS22 days ago in Confessions
Two girls, one library, and a hunger for worlds beyond your own - Part 2
During elementary school, we sometimes had to move. For entire seasons. Entire school semesters. When the drought came one year, a bird disease also appeared. Grandma, one of the most famous breeders in our village, for birds, chickens, and geese, lost everything! And we lost the peace of of mind for the next day. We had to move to another village. Near our Aunt, sister of my father.
By CA'DE LUCE22 days ago in Confessions
The Time I Never Had
There are things you understand late, sometimes too late. Like the fact that I grew up long before I was old enough. Not by choice. Not to prove anything. Just because life pushed me there. In a few weeks, I will be 32. And yet, deep inside, something resists, something asks for the time I never had.
By Baptiste Monnet24 days ago in Confessions
Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Redefines the Future of Trade Policy
Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Redefines the Future of Trade Policy The Supreme Court decision on tariffs marks a critical turning point in the relationship between law, politics, and economic policy in the United States. Tariffs have historically been used as a strategic tool to protect domestic industries, influence foreign governments, and respond to global economic pressures. However, as tariffs increasingly affect consumers, businesses, and international relations, their legality and scope have come under intense judicial scrutiny. The Court’s ruling provides long-awaited clarity on how far tariff authority can extend and who ultimately controls it.
By America today 26 days ago in Confessions
The U.S. Economy Enters 2026 on Solid Ground
As 2025 drew to a close, the U.S. economy demonstrated resilience and stability across key indicators, setting the stage for cautious optimism in the new year. From employment and inflation to housing and consumer goods, the data paints a picture of steady progress amid lingering challenges.
By Organic Products 26 days ago in Confessions
I Learned Too Early That Life Does Not Wait for the Poor
I learned very early in life that time moves differently when you are poor. For some people, life feels like a wide road with many choices. For people like me, it felt like a narrow path where every wrong step had consequences. I grew up watching adults around me struggle quietly, carrying heavy responsibilities on their backs while pretending everything was normal.
By On that26 days ago in Confessions