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A young woman takes a selfie, with text overlay asking, "WHY DOES TRYING FEEL SO CRINGE? SCARED OF CHASING MY DREAMS IN FRONT OF PEOPLE I KNOW." The image reflects the article's theme of fear and embarrassment in pursuing entrepreneurial dreams.
A younger woman, labeled "17 YEAR OLD ME!!", stands between large tree trunks. Text overlays describe her hidden dreams of being an entrepreneur and the embarrassment she felt about them since high school.
A laptop screen displays a blog titled "from sarah jolie." Text overlays explain that she still hides her aspirations from her network and kept her blog a secret, feeling safer being seen by strangers.
I’m scared of being *found out* by my friends?? ☹️
Since high school, I’ve always had dreams of being an entrepreneur and self-employed. But I ALWAYS hid this part of me from almost everyone I knew. This dream was so embarrassing!! 🥺 I felt like it was cringe to even believe I could do it. So, with every business I’ve started, I’ve done it anonymou
Sarah Jolie 🌸

Sarah Jolie 🌸

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The image displays the title 'HORROR MOVIES THAT SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME (And where to watch them)' in white text with a red outline, set against a dark, foggy forest background with bare trees.
This image features details for the horror movie 'Banshee Chapter' (2013), directed by Blair Erickson, 87 mins. It notes the film is streaming on Tubi and describes it as having 'intense images and audio'.
This image presents details for the horror movie 'Host' (2020), directed by Rob Savage, 57 mins. It highlights the film's 'found footage style' and 'best jump scares', streaming on Shudder.
Horror Movies That Scared The Shit Out Of Me
Have you seen any of these? I just watched banshee chapter last week and threw my phone it scared me so bad. Highly recommend all these films! #horrormovie #horrorrecommendations #horrormovies #horrormovielovers
Morgan

Morgan

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A meme displays three children's fears. Nina fears sharks. Dylan fears 'the unstoppable marching of time that is slowly guiding us all towards an inevitable death.' Catherine fears Dylan. Dylan's profound answer is circled in red.
I am a grown up and even i am scared of Dylan...😳😂
Dylan is amazing. I am kind of like Dylan. Great job Dylan. #memes #school #kidslife #friends #bestie
MiloNotes

MiloNotes

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I am scared🤧🤧🤧
I am scared🤧🤧🤧What do you wanna do? #Lemon8Diary #shareyourthoughts #animals #dog #pet #pets #petfriendly #petparent
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Pets8

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A smiling woman in a black long-sleeved top, black pants with furry details, and yellow fluffy slides stands outdoors. She holds a book and a black bag. The image features text "REAL TALK It's okay to start over again," reflecting themes of resilience and new beginnings.
Do it alone or do it scared…But fuck it just do it
Vulnerability 🤍 My Story:I swear i make this shit look easy, I lost a lot of friends along this glow up,people i looked up to I had to put they asses in the damn freezer! I moved across the states again……and I have 3 beautiful children that I take care of by myself and on my worst days I still gri
Akosua Howard

Akosua Howard

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6 books that legit scared me
These six scary books actually terrified me—and I loved it! A nice mix of book recommendations that include horror lit, serial killer thriller books, and dark reads. Perfect for a TBR list #that’s a little too short on scary book recs. Enjoy! #disturbingbooks #serialkillerbooks #bookrecomme
Great Thriller Books

Great Thriller Books

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Scriptures for When you are scared to love again..
Scared to love again? These scriptures reminded me that God restores what was broken. Love still exists—in the right hands.” Hashtags #HealingHeart #FaithAfterPain #fyp #GodHeals #LoveAfterTrauma
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keepingupwithjen

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She got scared😂
#interview #comedy
Zayh Mitchell

Zayh Mitchell

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The image displays open books with text, overlaid with the bold white and red text "BOOKS I'M TOO SCARED TO READ," indicating a list of intimidating books.
Four book spines from the 'Reformed Player' series by Becka Mack are shown, with arrows pointing to tropes like 'reformed player,' 'brothers bestfriend,' 'single mom,' and 'roommates.'
Four book spines from the 'Ruby Creek' series by Elsie Silver are displayed, with arrows indicating tropes such as 'enemies to lovers,' 'brothers bestfriend,' 'second chance,' and 'fake dating.'
Books I’m scared to read.✨🤧
I love books and I have a very wide spread of genre but these books are something different 💌 😳🎀 #bookwormsoflemon8 #read📚 #lots of books #📚books #lemon8challenge
(☆Boo𝙺diaries(☆

(☆Boo𝙺diaries(☆

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What are you scared of..
#quotes #embracevulnerability #springbreak #lifestyle #scared #relationship
Cyndolly8

Cyndolly8

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TBR Books I’m Scared to Start 📚
❗️UPDATE ❗️ I read If He Had Been With Me, REALLY did not like it. 2/5 stars (don’t come for me) 😭. It didn’t make me emotional at all, (which I’m a very emotional person), I’m surprised I even finished it. I started Twisted Love, dnf’d wasn’t my cup of tea 0/5 stars. I finished The Naturals serie
Trinity ✨

Trinity ✨

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What are you so scared of ?
Just Mira🎀🎧🫧

Just Mira🎀🎧🫧

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Get Scared (but not too scared) 🍿🎥📀
happy Friday the 13th 🔪🩸💀 if you're like me and like a thriller but don't like to be haunted all night by what you saw, here are some movies that have scares, laughs, and most importantly, won't keep you up all night. 1. Ready or Not A bride who must survive the night while her ne
claudia 🎉

claudia 🎉

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SCARED FOR THE MV CAUSE WHAT...
Muscle memory ig... #bangchan #railway
Sam!! saw skz & laufey

Sam!! saw skz & laufey

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time to stop being scared and start STEPPING UP! 💬
If you have to interact with scary ass, intimidating people at work—here are the 2 questions you need to ask to leave a good impression. I’m talking like the VP of your team or others, people levels above you. These are exactly the people you need to connect with—they're the ones who can ac
Alex | Career & Confidence

Alex | Career & Confidence

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An overhead shot of several open books with text, overlaid with the bold red and white text "BOOKS I'M TOO SCARED TO READ."
A book cover for "credence" by Penelope Douglas, featuring a misty forest scene. Text overlay reads "PRETTY SELF EXPLANATORY..."
A book cover for "The Long Game" by Elena Armas, depicting two characters, a cat, and a goat. Text overlay reads "i JUST DON'T FIND ELENA'S WRITING INTERESTING..."
books I’m too scared to read
Has anyone read the Madison Kate series by Tate James and if so, is it worth the read and spoil some of it down below 🧍‍♀️ #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #spiciestbooks #booktok #bookrecs
Readers.archive

Readers.archive

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Are you scared?
What's the name of the pet in the first picture@ #Lemon8Diary
ice bing

ice bing

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A first-person view from a bed in a modern hotel room, showing a person's legs under a blanket. The room features large windows with a city view, a sofa, and a coffee table. Text overlay reads "Slept Together With My Man".
Now I’m Scared I Lost My Value
I slept with the guy I’ve been dating, and now I’m scared I somehow “lost value” or that my body won’t attract him the same way anymore. I know it’s probably just anxiety talking, but I keep overthinking every detail. I’m trying to remind myself that intimacy doesn’t decrease worth, and the right
imnothere

imnothere

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A hand holds a stack of three books against a background of book pages and ivy. Text overlays read "books i am SCARED to read" and "Emmmm..." with a thinking emoji, indicating a list of daunting reads.
A hand holds the blue cover of M.L. Rio's book "If We Were Villains." Text overlays highlight its genres as "mystery," "shakespeare," and "dark academia," reflecting the author's apprehension about its character-driven and Shakespearean nature.
A hand holds the dark teal cover of Rachel Gillig's book "One Dark Window," featuring a castle and a figure. Text overlays describe it as "fantasy," an "eerie kingdom," and involving "monsters," capturing the book's mysterious and fantastical elements.
Books I am SCARED to Read!
We all have those books that while they sound amazing… they are daunting and therefore we put them off. Here is my list of books that I need a little push before I read! 1. If We Were Villains – M.L. Rio I must admit, the main reason I am scared to read this is twofold: it is character driven a
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emma privitera

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A hand holds a stack of four books against a blurred bookshelf background. Orange text reads "Horror Books I'm Scared To Read," with "SWIPE TO SEE" indicating more content. The image introduces a list of horror books the user is hesitant to read.
A hand holds the book "Midnight Rooms" by Donyae Coles, featuring a cover with a person, butterflies, and a deer. Text overlay "HORROR FAIRYTALE" and "LOVE IT!" highlights the book, which is described as a spine-chilling historical thriller.
A hand holds "What Kind of Mother" by Clay McLeod Chapman, featuring a cover with a distressed image in a wooden frame. Text overlay "SUPERNATURAL HORROR MEETS DOMESTIC THRILLER" and "Hah?" emphasizes the book's genre, exploring parental grief.
Horror Books I’m Kind of Scared to Read 😬
As it is getting closer to Halloween and all things spooky 👻, I figured it is time to pull out some of the horror books on my TBR that I have been putting off reading (mainly because I am a scaredy cat still when it comes to horror) 😓 👻Midnight Rooms by Donyae Coles - Set in a foreboding Gothic
Lauren 📚📖

Lauren 📚📖

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Things I’m Irrationally scared of✨✨
#scared #fearless #darkaesthetic #phobia #embracevulnerability #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary 1.) I don’t even live where Alligators and or Crocodiles are prominent but I literally feel like any body of water can have them around me. 2.) Caves, I won’t go into them , but I think abo
MilkedSage

MilkedSage

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Are you too scared to win?
@travisscott Are you scared to find out what’s on the other side of fear? #travisscott
VSGENT

VSGENT

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I’M SCARED OF BECOMING OVER WEIGHT 🙇🏿‍♀️
I love my biological dad. We have a great relationship these day now that I’m older, but lord knows he’s caused some words to echo in my head. 🙇🏿‍♀️ My dad has made various comments about overweight people, especially women. Constantly hear the words “Sloppy body, fat f***,” and more has altered
Reandria Arhema

Reandria Arhema

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Reach out to brands! Don’t be scared!
Keep sharing your incredible content, but don’t forget to put yourself out there! Get on these brands’ radar—you never know what opportunities might come your way. And most importantly, have fun! 🌟📸 🔗in bio! #ContentCreator #BrandCollab #FunTimes #StayCreative #brandoutreach #co
Bradley Evette

Bradley Evette

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Why you shouldn’t be scared to give birth
I hope this helps any other anxious mommas out there! 💗🫶🏼 #momlife #pregnancy #birth #laboranddelivery
Courtney Bowman

Courtney Bowman

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What movie/TV show scared you as a child?
Let’s talk about something that scared you so deeply that you still get shivers when you see it. It could be something that wasn’t even intended to scare people. Such as ‘ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ 🎶Oompa Loompa, doom post- do! We have another nightmare for you!🎶 😨 So what movie/T
Lemon8tainment

Lemon8tainment

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They are scared of women like you.
Women with big hearts, big enough to house suitcases full of pain. • Women with passion fierce enough to start wildfires. • They are scared of what they can't tame or understand. • This is your Sunday night reminder that you are a badass. A queen. A warrior. • Now Own it.
Kaylie Rowan

Kaylie Rowan

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A vibrant sunset sky with clouds, casting an orange glow over a white building with a cross on its roof and silhouetted trees. Overlay text reads: "Writing Fears: I'm scared to show too much of myself & it shows. My writing content are my own creations but still lacks connection." The Lemon8 logo and username are at the bottom.
Writing Fears: Scared to show vulnerability
I have been passionate about writing for over 20 years (I'm 27). I have allowed all the negative events in my life to hold me back from sharing too much of myself in a creative space. I know what it takes but I'm scared. I know how to write & quickly brainstorm ideas for myself & ot
StorytellerTay

StorytellerTay

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Would you be scared?
What if a song could summon the dead? Dare to listen? #HorrorStory #Ghosts #Chilling #Fear
letsloveai

letsloveai

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DO NOT BE SCARED!
Just show up! No matter what that means! Messy scared, uncertain.....it doesn't matter! DO NOT LET FEAR HOLD YOU BACK FROM ANYTHING!! #showup #SimpleSideHustle #WorkFromAnywhere #Passivelncome #BestOnlineBusiness
Aligned Income With Amy 🩵🩷

Aligned Income With Amy 🩵🩷

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A group of children sit on the floor in a school-like setting, facing away from the camera. A large pink text overlay asks, 'What's the first sign a kid has terrible parents?'
Kids scared for no reason means bad parenting.
For me, the biggest sign a kid has terrible parents is when they look genuinely terrified to make even the smallest mistake. I’ve seen it a few times — a kid spills a little juice, or drops a crayon, and immediately freezes like they’re waiting to be yelled at. Their shoulders tense, their eyes
Elizabeth

Elizabeth

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Stop being scared of your bank account !
Stop being scared to check your bank account! See what damage has been done 😅 Here is weekly check in method you can do so you don’t feel overwhelmed! Why should we check our account? - Brings awareness - Sees where we are under budgeting - Allows us to make adjustments if we fall behin
JaliyahKreation

JaliyahKreation

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Was scared to share, but read it to get to know m
#lemon8diarychallenge This is me I’m jessica from New York I live with my mom and my sister well she moved out she lives with her fiancé we have a dog named lola my dad passed November 10 2019 due to liver cancer I have never in my life try to get up and try to walk, I can’t kick a ba
🌞 🦋

🌞 🦋

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I’m scared🤢
Hey lovessss! I’m upset 😠 I ordered this frozen salmon from Walmart and as I’m removing the packaging, I see this on one of them. I’m confused… is this normal like I immediately threw the entire batch away. It’s giving parasite idk. Honestly, I accidentally ordered the wild caught salmon I d
Keria🩷

Keria🩷

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How Pinterest sees me ( I’m scared)
Uhh guys idk what’s up with the place and makeup 😭😭😭 Also don’t mind color I don’t know why it is so blurry
Lily ☀️🌊

Lily ☀️🌊

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A book Im Scared to Read!
There are so many mixed reviews about this book! I am so scared to read this one because of all the controversy around it but I also want to know what everyone is going crazy over! Some things I have heard about this book that is making me scared to read it: 1. It will make you ball your eye
Daniella Marie

Daniella Marie

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A black and white close-up photo of a woman with long eyelashes, a nose ring, and lip piercings, looking towards the camera. The motivational phrase "Do it scared!" is overlaid in red text. The bottom left corner shows "Lemon8" and the username "@feral_okie_82".
Do it scared
If you have not started digital marketing yet because you care what other people think or you don't know if it will work out for you... Please stop scrolling past this and watching me and SO MANY OTHERS change their life with this simple course!!!! Do you know what YOU could accomplish if you
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Carlise Boundy-Dennis

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