Claiming Your Power

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How I survived bullying and anxiety

When I was a little kid, my mom would always tell me that I had the most amazing attitude that […]

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This is to move on in my life

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood rape, other forms of violence […]

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Tell Your Story, Use Your Power

VIDEO: Yemurai Nyoni of Zimbabwe encourages women, especially young women, to recognize the power of their stories in supporting the […]

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From Bondage to Mental Freedom

Freedom is possible!!! When I say those words I literally mean it’s possible! I recall so many challenging days in […]

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Believe in yourself!

For the longest time I struggled with my weight and it would effectively put me in a bad mood. Then […]

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Taking Flight, Again.

In elementary school I was the fastest girl runner in my class. I could even beat most of the boys. […]

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Storytelling, Education and Leadership

VIDEO: Valin Azooz, a dentist and a young leader in Iraq, comments on the power of storytelling and education as […]

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“This story is something we need to hear”

VIDEO: Mushairat Mamun shares her perspective on how stories can help make the world a better place in this short […]

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Say It Back

I love the title of this campaign, Say It Forward. I love the play on words, how it invites women […]

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I can and I will.

The society I grew up in is one that still believes a female’s place is at the back. She is […]