Encouraging/Empowering Others

Castera Charles Survive and Thrive

I was born in Haiti, where life is a much different experience. I have many brothers and sisters, and we were about as poor as you could ever imagine being. Sick, malnourished, no...

Ria’s Stand Against Cyberbullying

Hi, I’m Ria. In my freshman year, I was cyberbullied along with other kids on an Instagram account under our school’s name right before our finals. I was stressed and worried...

MY UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER BEYOND

I never imagined that a single moment could change everything. i didn’t know it then, but for the next three days, u woul be caught between two worlds-one of the living and one...

My childhood sexual abuse story.

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape and other experiences of sexual assault. I was 9 and homeless, living in a farmhouse...

A Christmas present

As Christmas approaches I try to mindfully slow down and enjoy being in the moment. I love Christmas; the family time, the food, the chaos of chatter and laughter and realizing how blessed...

Promoting social change

A determined high school student located in Austin, Texas, promoting social change in the fight for gender equity. Back in 2022, Aairah started the first ConnectHER club and now assists...

Your diagnosis doesn’t define you

I’m sharing my story because I want other people to hear it and know that they are not alone. So it all started 1 year ago I started feeling discomfort eating with others. And this...

Resilient: A Survivor’s Path to Triumph

Resilient: A Survivor’s Path to Triumph It took me 25 years to understand what was wrong with me. It all started when I turned 18 and I decided to go live with the one who I thought was...