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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 deep struggles with self-doubt and the weight of familial expectations. Many share feelings of guilt and shame related to relationships, whether it's lingering attachments to ex-partners or secrets kept from loved ones. The theme of mental health is prominent, with confessions about anxiety, panic attacks, and the contemplation of therapy. There are also reflections on personal identity, including realizations about sexuality and the complexities of family dynamics. A sense of longing permeates the posts, whether for connection, understanding, or a sense of self, alongside the loneliness that often accompanies financial or professional success.

260

posts

1.28

avg emotions

1.48

avg topics

110c

avg length

how it feels

distribution of emotions

333emotion 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
    6.2× more than expected
    very strong · 17 posts
  • 02
    relief+faith
    5.2× more than expected
    strong · 3 posts
  • 03
    numb+mental-health
    4.0× more than expected
    strong · 3 posts
  • 04
    guilt+wrongdoing
    3.6× more than expected
    moderate · 38 posts
  • 05
    regret+parenting
    3.5× more than expected
    moderate · 4 posts
  • 06
    fear+addiction
    3.4× more than expected
    moderate · 3 posts

last computed: Jul 20, 2026, 03:09 AM