my childhood was a hell, i was abused and neglected which leaded to my ptsd and depression. i still have affects from what happened and think about ending it every day, but i won’t (i...
Depression
Let not what you have faced define you and your...
I am a young woman from Mkoba, a prosaic location in Gweru, Zimbabwe, raised by my resilient siblings and my courageous, ailing single mother—a family whose unwavering strength inspired...
(not)Healed.
It all started during COVID. The first time I remember vividly other than the other times was when I was trying on my old clothes and It didn’t fit and my mom just straight up called...
Surviving Loud!!
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape and other experiences of sexual assault. My story starts way back when I was just 3...
Just my life
Always i have been the most quiet kid in my family. My mon told me how i never disturbed her when i was a baby and i didnt cry much.Well i can tell this afected me in my life. i grew up...
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 having interest in...
My Journey to recovery
Hello everyone my name is Crystal, I am 17, and I was named BGC (Boys and Girls Club) YOY (Youth of the Year). My YOY journey so far has been life-changing. It has shown me who is there and...
Eating disorders
Hi! I am a 17 year old girl. I struggle a lot in my life even though I’m always laughing and seem happy. Daily I deal with a lot of stress. I think, maybe I have depression… And also I...
The Power of Transitions
Everyone tries their best to start their year with so much hope, at least that is what social media shows us , the constant contents on “vision boards , resolutions, 21 days of trying...
Life is a journey of ups and downs – we can...
The headlines of my story: > I lived with domestic abuse growing up > I was raped aged 14 > Moved 11 times to different towns and different schools before I was 16 > Failed my...