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My Ideal Man
I rarely or if ever divulge details about my love life, but this story is perfect for me to do just that. It's been nearly six years since I was in a long-term relationship and at one point, was engaged to be married. Dating has drastically changed over the years, but as for me, I'm still looking for that special man to spend the rest of my life with. As someone who has Autism, it has been difficult for me find a man to date or be in a relationship with, because some assume that my disability is a burden to them. When they hear the word disability, they assume that they'll be taking care of me forever. Despite my disability, I have a job and live a regular life. So no, I'm NOT a burden. My expectations of finding an ideal partner aren't outrageous or unreasonable. Once you have finished reading this story, you'll know a little bit about the things I expect from a man.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 11 months ago in Pride
Pride: Beyond Rainbows—A Lifeline for Millions”
Understanding Pride: More Than a Parade, It's a Powerful Movement When someone says the word Pride, many people instantly imagine colorful parades, rainbow flags, glitter, music, and celebration. And while those visuals are absolutely part of Pride, the heart of it runs much deeper. Pride isn’t just an event or a month—it’s a movement, a message, and, for millions around the world, a lifeline.
By Tanushree Das11 months ago in Pride
My First Date With Her
I had planned it out a dozen different ways. A walk in the park? Too cliché. Dinner and a movie? Too safe. Karaoke? Too bold. After hours of overthinking and two calls to my best friend, I finally settled on a little rooftop café downtown that I’d seen on Instagram. It looked like the kind of place where first dates turned into long-term love stories. Or so I hoped.
By Usman Ali 11 months ago in Pride
I’ll Always Dress I Suit
Dressing in suits has long been associated with professionalism, sophistication, and a sense of personal style. Suits have evolved over centuries from functional garments to symbols of authority, elegance, and social status. Today, understanding the importance of suit dressing involves exploring its history, components, styles, occasions, and tips for choosing the right suit to make a lasting impression.
By obadiah11 months ago in Pride
Velma Was Always LGBT, Stop Pretending She's Not
When I called out a wave of cancellations of shows that featured massive amounts of representation of marginalized communities, one of the many things I said at that time was that there were two shows that I was the most fearful for: Chucky and Velma. I wish I could be wrong about something for a change. Sure enough, both shows had been cancelled since I wrote that piece. While the Chucky cancellation angered me more, I want to focus on Velma, because I've been sitting on this for many months.
By Clyde E. Dawkins11 months ago in Pride
Unchained Horizons
The sky was bruised with clouds, swollen and heavy, hanging over the broken link of chain that lay abandoned on the asphalt. Beyond it stood a wall—tall, whitewashed, cruelly clean—ringed with barbed wire and crowned with silence. A metal ladder leaned against it like a whisper of rebellion. This was not just any wall. It was a divider of lives, of truths, of past and future. And the chain, once taut with containment, now lay slack and shattered.
By Usman Ali 11 months ago in Pride
Unbound: A Personal Journey of Gender Identity and Expression
Introduction In this narrative, we delve into the profound experiences of an individual navigating the complexities of gender identity, societal expectations, and personal transformation. Through a series of poignant reflections spanning several years, we explore themes of body autonomy, societal perceptions, and the pursuit of authentic self-expression.
By Lila Hart11 months ago in Pride
Outsourcing Accounting
In 2025, more businesses than ever are turning to outsourced accounting — not as a last resort, but as a strategic advantage.
By Alex joo11 months ago in Pride
🖤 I Am the Wanderer 🖤
I was born among deep chaos, colliding galaxies, and dying stars. There is only hunger and chilly silence—no house, no name, no reign of gold.
By sazzad hossain11 months ago in Pride
US and China Strike Deal to Tackle Trade Deficit: Details Expected Monday
Geneva, Switzerland - Following intensive high-level talks over the weekend in Geneva, U.S. officials announced Sunday that a deal has been struck with China aimed at significantly reducing the long-standing trade deficit between the two global economic powerhouses. While specifics remain under wraps until a formal announcement expected on Monday, May 12, the development signals a potential de-escalation in the trade tensions that have characterized relations in recent years and imposed significant costs on businesses and consumers worldwide.
By Safe khan11 months ago in Pride
unbound. Top Story - May 2025.
2004 when i was in high school, i powerlifted and crude peers joked that my "tits would get hard." this didn't seem like a problem to me, but i knew what they intended to mean—small breasts, flat, more like pecs, defined and masculine. how derogatory of a woman. unfitting and disgusting. my irreverence toward gendered expectations bristled, challenged, and disturbed some. it excited others.
By kp11 months ago in Pride
My Best Friend Disappeared 10 Years Ago-- yesterday,She Liked My Post
Ten years ago, my best friend Emily vanished without a trace. It was the last day of summer break before we were set to leave for college. She said she was going for a walk to clear her head—she never came back.
By MALIK Saad11 months ago in Pride