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Where every woman & girl is encouraged to share her remarkably unique story of overcoming the fears, personal beliefs, or circumstances that have held her back in any way. We are grateful to the women & girls who have already shared their stories and invite you to read them.
We hope you will be willing to share one of your stories that highlights a breakthrough you have had in your journey to realizing how truly amazing you are.
Latest Stories
Learning to Live in a House That Isn’t Burning
There has never been an example of a healthy relationship in my entire family lineage, so how do you expect...
Some are Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage
I got married at 30 years old (a couple of weeks before 31) ten years ago. I didn´t know it...
The Perception
I am on a 5 hour ride with the famous Kenya SGR train going back to Nairobi from the coastal...
The Rainbow I Asked For
There Was A Moment When I Was Tired Of Trying To Understand Everything. I Had Questions. I Had Emotions. I...
When God Writes A Story You Didn’t Know You Were Living: From Hannah To Milk & Honey, Ruth, Will, Winnie & Shrek 🥛🍯🫏💚♈️♓️
My Story Is Honestly One Of Those Stories Where I Have To Step Back And Say, “Okay… God, You Were...
Surviving hell, in recovery
I was severely traumatized by my family. I am in recovery right now. I was abused through daily chores, cruel...
The note i wrote before I tried to go away
Dear people if u are reading this then Im ded or I might be , I'm writing this cause I'm...
Learning to Live Again: Finding Purpose in the Midst of Grief
You can never truly fathom what grief feels like until you lose someone close to you. For me, loss did...
My Testimony: Created for Freedom
My Testimony: Created for Freedom For years, I lived in a room with no air, constantly told that my suffocation...
The Tangled Web
When I returned home as a child after living abroad, my father placed a large welcome sign written in Arabic...
Growing up like an introverted and trying to share more about me.
Hello, My name is Maria, I like my name, it makes me feel protected and loved. I was born in...
Youngest in every room : First in my family
At 21 years old, I am on my way to earning my master’s degree in Cybersecurity before I turn 22....
More Stories
Claiming Your Power
Stories Lift Us Up
VIDEO: Margaret Kyakunda Mubanda talks with Elisa Gambino, One Production Place, about #ThePowerOfStories to lift us up, to educate and to inspire ourselves and others.
We can all say NO if what others propose doesn’t suit us
My name is Tiacoh Hyacinthe-Arnaud Yao Kpri Junior II. I know, it’s long… very long, actually. But it’s necessary for the rest of the story. I was born into a...
To Exist And Be Alive Makes You Worthy
They say your twenties are for self-discovery and exploration. I am 27 years old and the last 7 years have been nothing short of an emotional rollercoaster ride. In my...
My story
Growing up was not always easy. From an early age (4) I had to fight battles never intended for a child. I never knew my father,my mother was married 14...
Little Me
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood rape and sexual abuse. Little Me Hello, little one. It’s me; the bigger you. We...
Warriors Without Swords: The Unstoppable Power of Women
A woman is the full circle. Within her lies the power to create, nurture, and transform.” – Diane Mariechild A woman is not merely a role; she is a spectrum...
Speaking your Truth
How I overcame
I want to share my story because i think it's time others learn from my experience.Growing up as a young girl,i was raped at age 9 by our then house...
Soldier of Hope
Heart beating, tears streaming, blood running down my arm, the strength to take just one more breath. This is survival. My whole life has been a fight for life. I...
My Reality
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes descriptions of rape and sexual assault. I would like to know what happiness is. I would like to...
Adoption and my son
I lost my son to adoption and then suffered severe depression but now i’m Working hard to become self employed I want to share my story and maybe it will...
“Stories are tools of transformation”
VIDEO: Kristen Ali Eglinton, PhD, is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Footage, a nonprofit organization “raising voices to elevate lives through creative research, media arts, and the science of...
Keep the Faith
Everyone has a story right now, and in no way do I believe I am entitled for anyone to listen to mine. I am not sure why I am starting...
Love
uno
I was in 1st year and I had just gotten my 1st boyfriend. I really loved him but after a few months of dating he changed, in a bad way....
My Fistula Journey.
Founder: Save A Woman Fistula Foundation My name is Sharon Korir, 36 years old and I am an Obstetric Fistula Survivor, diagnosed with the condition after the birth of my...
DARK SIDE OF TRADITION
I was thinking about murder, rape and other terrifying things. It was something different. I raise the problem of traditions and kidnapping without a girl’s permission. I just wonder, why...
Girl You Be Trippin’
What obstacles are you facing? Seems like a simple question to ask a group of young teens. During our Overcoming Obstacles lesson at the Heart & Sole team I coach,...
Every Woman is Wonderful!
I have been very passionate about writing since young age. My writings were often published in college magazine. But it struck me that I want to write about women's issues...
Love your children and teach them to love themselves
When your family is your worst enemy but they make you believe that you are, that’s the worst. When you believe the stuff they call you and start questioning your...
Self-Empowerment
Remember
Sometimes we forget how tough we are, how resilient. That even in the most awful, difficult and painful circumstances, we come out of the other side. It almost feels impossible...
A personal story of self-realization
I open my laptop. I find numerous files lying unattended. Each file has a piece of article that is half baked. All those correspond to the thoughts that once upon...
If You Think You Can’t, Think Again
I would love to share my story of how I came to playing musical instruments at 60 years of age!!! I would love to hear your stories of things you...
A letter to #GirlsinSTEM and youth activists
Growing up as a child raised by a single, immigrant mom, I have faced her my share of struggles navigating the resources and STEM curriculum. Every day in my home...
My Anecodote
Hey, My name is Levin Tilak, i have graduated in B.COM from Delhi university. I want to share my passion, dream it is something which i actually want to do/become...
I Am Free
I struggled for years in my marriage. There was no physical abuse. There were no fights, no yelling or screaming. There was apathy, and my attempts to discuss the state...
Trauma
Strength & Surviving DV: The Makings of Dr. KayLa N. Allen
There are few words that can be used to describe KayLa Allen: unstoppable and unparalleled in her compassion, resilience, and drive. KayLa successfully balances the challenges of being a full-time...
My Dream to Inspire Kids / teens through my terrible school experiences
My Dream To Help And Inspire Students In Similar Situations Hi everyone I am Angela, I am 17 years, and I live in Delhi The story I am sharing is...
My Story
Know That I wrote this because if I keep bottling everything inside me I’ll burst. So I guess this is a rant that is somewhat depressing. But I’d rather let...
Anxiety Feels Like a Bully
In my mind anxiety feels like a massive bully. It holds me back from taking up new opportunities and to speak up. It makes me constantly put myself down. Anxiety...
Narcissism,bullying,abuse,domestic violence and trauma
Hello, my name is Rosa. I have recently published a book called Trapped inside my mother’s mirror, I have a passion for Youth and would like to share it with...
Ray’s Transformation
I am a Survivor of family/relationship trauma. Mother was abused by my father for 15 years and I growing up in a home where violence was prevelant swore I would...
Other Topics
Light and thunder
My Children Will Be Light and Thunder My children will be wild— not reckless, but true. They will be fire-fed and water-wise, with roots deep in the earth and eyes...
It was a case of maintaining peace. Peace of mind.
Leading up to the year of me going to high school I remember experiencing feelings such as excitement, curiosity and gratitude, and contentment. Little did I know that would not...
It all starts with YOU!
BELIEVING is CHANGING. how I did it and how I am still managing to do it. I'll start with my story with stress, and how stress changed me over the...
I started to do things I love
I am someone who just got out of depression. And something that pulled me out was music and my own imagination. I tried explaining my feelings, that feeling of not...
No Stigma Just Love!!!
Many people believe that having mental health issues is a choice, that people choose to be sad or depressed, or that they would get better if they only knew how...
Blooming and Becoming through Mentorship
I believe I am one person who was born lucky, and this is because of all the support system I have had growing up. Having five siblings meant I had...