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Top 3 Response Articles of This Week
See which conversations rose to the top on Odyssey this week!
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New response writers means exciting new conversations on Odyssey! We're proud to spotlight our talented creators and the topics that matter most to them. Here are the top three response articles of last week:
What’s the Point of Short-Term Mission Trips? by Carlos Gonzalez
During trips, you see first-hand how powerful God is, and how important prayer can be.
This was a response to What Short-Term Mission Trips Have Taught Me.
Living in between by Akansha Singh
It's okay to to lead two lives, have two identities, and call two places home.
This was a response to Culture Clashing: A Lifetime Of Adapting To An American Life.
The Mystery of Soul Mates, Twin Flames, and Kindred Spirits by Jennifer Starr
In this life, they say there are three specific kinds of connections that go beyond the Earthly realm. Have you met one of the above? Read more to find out.
This was a response to A Letter To Myself: Relationships Are Full-Time Employment, Are You Up For the Job?
Congratulations to all the writers! Odyssey will continue to spotlight top response articles on our homepage every week, and in our brand new newsletter Overheard on Odyssey. Click here to subscribe!
Want to join the conversation? Our response writer community is growing, and we're always looking for new voices! As a response writer, your work will be featured on our homepage, newsletter, and social media feed. Plus, you'll be compensated by HQ at $10/response for your first 10 articles.
To become a response writer, email glorie@theodysseyonline.com. We're excited to hear from you!
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Heart on a Wet Sleeve
No one prepares you for the honeymoon phase wearing off
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Let's start off with the simple fact that God made everyone differently. That statement could not be more evident. We try to embrace our differences and set ourselves apart from the rest of the world. What that doesn't prepare us for is when we yearn for a characteristic of someone else. For example, have you ever met someone who can experience this great heart ache and hardly shed a tear? This person just had their heart ripped out and they find a way to carry themselves through it with great composure. Well, not all of us have that desirable trait. Some of us wear our hearts on our wet sleeves. When a person has their heart on their sleeve, it can be viewed as a good thing, that the individual isn't shallow. However,
A difficult battle comes with fighting your mind everyday just for someone to act as though they aren't valid or that you need to control it. To some people, these problems don't exist, but to some of us, they are very real. A prime example can be seen in relationships. The exciting first few months where there are butterflies and love is sought after to the fullest extent. No one prepares you for the honeymoon phase wearing off, but still reminiscing that desire.
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Panic! At The Disco Announces Breakup After 19 Years
Band Makes Breakup Announcement Official: 'Will Be No More'
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It's the end of an era. Originally formed in 2004 by friends in Las Vegas, Panic! At The Disco is no more.
Brendon Urie announced on Instagram that the band will be coming to an end after the upcoming Europe tour. He said that he and his wife are expecting a baby, and the life change weighed heavily in his mind to come to this decision. "Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin," he said.
Previous departures from the band occurred in 2006, 2009 and 2015. Urie was the last man standing from the original group.
Before the official end, Panic! At The Disco is set to play in the following European cities in February and March: Vienna, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Paris, Glasgow, Birmingham, London, and Manchester.
The band was known for hits like I Write Sins Not Tragedies, Death of a Bachelor, and High Hopes.
Here's how the announcement hit the world:
Why Did The Band Disband?
Brendon Urie cites the life change of becoming a father as a primary reason for disbanding Panic! At The Disco.
Will The 2023 Europe Tour Go On?
Yes, the band says that it is "looking forward to seeing everyone in Europe and the UK for one last run together." So the show will go on in February and March in Europe.
When Was Panic! At The Disco Founded?
Panic! At The Disco was born in 2004, made up of childhood friends Brendon Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, and Brent Wilson. They recorded their first demos while in high school. -last.fm
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Top 3 Response Articles of This Week
Odyssey's response writer community is growing- read what our new writers have to say!
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Each week, more response writers are joining the Odyssey community. We're excited to spotlight their voices on as they engage in constructive dialogue with our community. Here are the top three response articles of last week:
The places you’ll go with “yes, and…” by Mia Muñoz
The power of knowing yourself, pushing your limits, and being OK with the not-so-shiny patches of your career.
This was a response to 8 Things To Keep In Mind As You Navigate Your First Job Offer.
Your Mental Health Matters by Giana Scafide
“You are the one thing in this world, above all other things, that you must never give up on. When I was in middle school, I was struggling with severe anxiety and depression and the help and support I received from my family and a therapist saved my life. Asking for help is the first step. You are more precious to this world than you’ll ever know.”— Lili Reinhart
This was a response to 5 Ways You Can Feel Better On Your Hardest Days.
5 Healthy Meals For College Students: Rescuing You From Dining Hall Repetitiveness by Emily Templeton
No more home-cooked meals… time to DIY!
This was a response to 5 Holistic Beauty Tips.
Congratulations to all the writers! Odyssey will continue to spotlight top response articles on our homepage every week, and in our brand new newsletter Overheard on Odyssey. Click here to subscribe!
Want to join the conversation? Our response writer community is thriving, and we want you to be a part of it! Your work will be featured on our homepage, newsletter, and Instagram feed. Plus, you'll be compensated by HQ at $10/response for your first 10 articles.
To become a response writer, email glorie@theodysseyonline.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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There really is no way to prepare yourself for the loss of someone. Imagine that someone being the one who carried you for 9th months in their belly, taught you how to walk, fought with you about little things that only a mother and daughter relationship could understand. You can have a countless number of father figures in your life, but really as my mom always said, " you only get one mom."
I woke up on the morning of June 3rd to my father relaying to be the worst nightmare of my life. When he said we need to talk, its like my body knew exactly what he was going to say. The night before as I was driving home I thought about my mom. And its not like I never think about her, but just driving home her name popped up in my head.
The week of all the services etc. was the most overwhelming week. I was numb to the pain because of how many people I was surrounded with at all times. I didn't have a chance to be alone, and if you know anyone who has lost someone close to them, being alone is the worst thing. After the crowds subsided and it was time to go back to 'reality' that is when the pain hit me. The pain I felt listening to her voicemails left on my phone, hearing her for the last time telling me that she loved me. I've saved those voicemails on every single thing I could think of so I would never loose them.
There are days when you just need your mom. Going off to college and not being able to call your mom about your day, your friends, boys etc. , its unimaginable. But loosing your mom makes you appreciate and love your father so much more than you ever had. Although my parents were divorced, they put their differences aside after some time and truly got along for the sake of us. Seeing my father cry while writing his Eulogy about my mom was painful. Maybe some questioned why my mom's ex-husband would say one of her eulogies, but for those close to her we know how much my mother adored my father and appreciated his friendship and all he had done.
I'll never have the person who is just like me in my life again. I'll never have the person to dance with me in the kitchen to old 70's music
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