Lost Black Boi I didn’t ask to be here or even ask to see what my eyes has seen.. See I wasn’t your typical Black Boi my gender didn’t match my sexuality.. Daddy walked...
Claiming Your Power
Our defining moments
We live our lifes from moment to moment, from breath to breath. Somethings we hold our breath to make the moment last but at times we hold it, close our eyes and beg for the moment to...
Running the Race- A Testimony of Love and Grace
My name is De’Ana Forbes. I am a student at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, VA. I enrolled at the university in the fall of 2013 after being recruited to run hurdles...
what people say
ok so this is my story oneday i was going school my hair was open people staring to call me witch i tell them is none of you business my life my when i get home i cry like kid and it hit...
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 you so it helps others. As a...
The truth will set you free.
I do not think that I fully understood my inner strength until I was old enough and wise enough to understand what it meant. I must have been in my early 30s. At almost 8yrs old we migrated...
Estoy prosperando a pesar de todas las cosas que me...
Yo soy increíble porque estoy prosperando a pesar de todas las cosas que me decían que no podría hacerlo. Hola, tengo 23 años y soy estudiante de maestría. Si hace unos años me...
A Rare Silver Lining
A Silver Lining & True Act of Kindness: I am 32 years old and married my best friend in May 2013 and less than a month of being newlyweds I injured my spine. Our lives completely...
Voice for the voiceless
When I was a little girl, I thought I was worthless and would never amount to anything because of what I was told and the way I was treated. I had dreams but as each day went by I thought I...
Happily ever after
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes references to child abuse, sexual assault, and rape. “One day you will be the end of me” he whispered...