It started innocently enough.

Several years ago i left california, grad school, and a boyfriend to come to this fine new city, seat of empire that washington is.

Confessions of an online dating addict.

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In this week's episode of audacious, hear stories from craigslistโ€™s 'missed connections,' including what a researcher learned from studying over 10,000 posts.

Not knowing anybody, and acutely feeling my singledom, i started browsing a few online ads.

Since then she's talked.

They range from devastating traumas, to lost loves, to reflections on hard choices.

Her post on craigslist, โ€œtell me about yourself,โ€ yielded an influx of submissions, 40 of which are collected here.

This platform, a online classifieds platform, has fundamentally transformed the way people interact within their local areas.

Craigslist confessions uncover the quirky and unforgettable posts of titusville.

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They range from devastating traumas, to lost loves, to reflections on hard choices.

What emerges is a collection of narratives, all in first person, of anonymous people revealing their deepest, darkest secrets;

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Or at least the most poignant moments of their lives.

Attorney helena bala shared a sandwich and a conversation with a homeless man;

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