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IIWIARS is an anonymous venting site. Write about what's weighing on you under an automatically generated pseudonym, read other people's stories, and get points of view on your situation.

It's a place to share and discuss, not a therapy service. The name stands for “If I Was In A Reality Show”: here's why.

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Why do you hate me?
Family Drama Stories

so i was doing a bit of housecleaning last week when i stumbled upon something that kind of took me by surprise. like, i was just checking out this old family computer we barely use anymore and there it was. a letter saved on the desktop under my name like 'for you' or something. at first, i thought maybe it was some…

Do signs really exists?
Spiritual Journey Stories

Something curious happened to me twice while at was in Rome. First, I found out in the street a forgotten notebook and it belonged to a younger ballet dancer with little notes and I found it truly curious, because when I was a child I used to dance ballet. And I’m still into dance, not that much as before but it helps…

so, I ran into my first love at a mutual friend's wedding recently. talk about a plot twist. one minute I’m sipping my drink, the next, our eyes lock from across the room and bam, I’m hit with a wave of feelings I thought I’d buried ages ago. like, seriously, who invited these emotions to the party?

we exchanged…

personal mantra
Life Coach Issues Stories

wow, okay. so, get this: i've been dealing with this whole mess of self-doubt at work. it freaking sucks because i usually feel like i'm on top of my game, right? but lately, it's like every time a big meeting or presentation rolls around, i start doubting myself to the point where i'm almost paralyzed... i'm not…

Does porn cause anxiety?
Health and Wellbeing Stories

so lately, i've been noticing this weird thing happening to me whenever i watch porn. it's kinda like my heart starts racing and my palms get all sweaty. it's strange because it almost feels like i'm experiencing some sort of anxiety attack. now, i know it might sound a bit odd connecting porn with this kind of…

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I hate myself
Friendship Stories

I've come to the harsh realization that perhaps, I'm not the nicest person around. In my mid-thirties, I find myself surrounded only by a single friend and a girlfriend, yet I can't shake the feeling that I'm somehow superior to others. My lifestyle is quite reclusive; I shy away from any social gatherings related to…

Hey everyone, I’m not usually one to air my personal stuff, but I really need some advice here. For the past few months, I’ve had this gut feeling that my wife might be cheating on me, and it's eating me alive. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but the signs are starting to pile up, and I’m just not sure what to…

It’s Time to Stop Making Excuses
Health and Wellbeing Stories

For the longest time, I’ve been stuck in this cycle of excuses. I’d wake up every morning telling myself I’d make changes, that today would be different, but by the time the day ended, I was back to square one. Whether it’s eating healthier, exercising, or even just cleaning my space, I keep putting it off. I’d tell…

How can I remember someone that I used to love with happiness and not pain?

There’s someone that I truly loved with my whole heart and he was for a while my best friend.

We met at a volunteer and then we became really like really close. He became my best friend. He truly understood me and knew about the mazes…

Dear Stranger,

I hope you are doing good. I’ve been carrying something heavy for months and it’s time to toss it into the ocean. In March, my ex-boyfriend broke up over text a few days after our one-month anniversary. We fought because I brought up my issues, and he suddenly ended it, refusing to sort things out. He…

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