Yesterday, we went to a waterfall near us. We hiked, and it was so much fun! We took Milo, our dog, with us. She loves hiking so much, and she also loves water. We woke up early, and after breakfast, we

For a while, my therapist and I had agreed that I should write about the mental and emotional struggles I’ve had in my life. I went to a few sessions without bringing anything written. I kept telling him

I wonder why, among the thousands of events and moments from my childhood and teenage years, the worst memories remain the most vivid in my mind. They are highlighted so intensely that I can barely recall

She arrived home exhausted and worn out, and before doing anything else, she put the groceries into the refrigerator. She closed the fridge door and looked at the notes and reminders stuck on it. Written

He walked across the snow. The sun had not risen yet. The whiteness of the snow calmed him. Why did he have to be here? Why had he distanced himself from everything? What was he searching for in his solitude?

Inside my chest, a snake lies coiled, sinking its fangs into my heart and letting its venom flow through all my blood. A snake that swallows and destroys sounds and words before they can find their way

I had a cousin who was two years older than me. We grew up together and were like sisters. We had different personalities and different interests, but we loved each other and were very close. When I was

He had gathered the entire class together again. The plan was simple: when their teacher walked in, they would surprise her with a silly song and plenty of playful antics. But that day, things didn't go

“I don't want to go to school anymore.” She had repeated that sentence to herself countless times, yet she still lacked the courage to say it out loud. Pretending to be sick and coming up with one excuse

She lay down on the cold kitchen tiles. Her warm tears soaked the floor beneath her. Her whole body felt feverish. Why didn't he want her anymore? As she stared at the blue ceramic tiles, her mind seemed

Hello again! I'm very happy to be posting on Actifit again after such a long time. We were without internet access for several months, and I didn't have anywhere to record and share my walks and daily

Why had tying her shoelaces become so difficult? A group of girls was waiting for her, but she had no real place among them. In truth, they were not her friends. Only one of them was her neighbor; the

For quite some time, he had been struggling with depression, and the world had turned gray. He was unemployed, indifferent and uninterested in life. What was he supposed to do now? Every day felt worse

She had tied her newly blonde hair into a neat ponytail, and her makeup looked more polished than ever. "I'm going hiking with my new friends," she said. She paid no attention to the hushed whispers

A few days ago, I went to a hot spring pool with my parents. After my mom had thoroughly tortured me with all her questions and worries, we came out and realized it was raining. We sat inside a tent, ate

She was cycling after months of staying indoors. The incident had left her scared, lonely, and depressed. But that morning, something got her outside—an unknown feeling that something good was about to

He was standing still for so long that he didn't look like a living human anymore. He was like a dull version of himself. He wasn't thinking; his brain was frozen. Who was this man? Huh! Another somebody

Yesterday, to make the most of the last sunny day of autumn, we set off on our bikes. The weather was amazing, and the scenery was colorful and soothing. After about twenty minutes of cycling on the paved

Stepping outside during these relatively cold autumn days has become harder, yet more rewarding. Yesterday, Kambiz, the dogs, and I stepped into the street without any clear destination. I wished my friend