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What people are putting down.

Aggregate patterns only — no individual posts are shown here. Refreshed periodically from the current corpus.

what people are writing about

In this window, people express complex feelings surrounding family dynamics and personal identity. Many reflect on the weight of parental expectations, grappling with disappointment and criticism. Relationships are a significant focus, with confessions about secrets, infidelity, and the struggle to connect or communicate openly. Mental health emerges prominently, with mentions of anxiety, panic attacks, and the contemplation of therapy. Themes of guilt and shame surface through discussions of dishonesty, whether in personal relationships or professional settings. Amidst these struggles, there are moments of relief and pride, particularly in milestones like graduations, hinting at a search for balance between joy and turmoil.

100

posts

1.21

avg emotions

1.45

avg topics

101c

avg length

how it feels

distribution of emotions

121emotion tags

what it's about

distribution of topics

what goes with what

emotion + topic combinations that show up together more often than the individual rates would predict. click a chip to filter the feed.

  • 01
    grief+loss
    6.9× more than expected
    very strong · 5 posts
  • 02
    numb+mental-health
    5.9× more than expected
    strong · 3 posts
  • 03
    sadness+mental-health
    3.2× more than expected
    moderate · 6 posts
  • 04
    guilt+wrongdoing
    3.1× more than expected
    moderate · 14 posts
  • 05
    relief+identity
    3.0× more than expected
    moderate · 4 posts
  • 06
    guilt+work
    2.6× more than expected
    moderate · 7 posts

last computed: May 24, 2026, 03:51 PM