Encouraging/Empowering Others

Be kind.

I try to look all put together, but I’m as conflicted as any other – trying to make sense of life. I had been told from an early age that life is unfair and it’s best not...

Broken but not Destroyed

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape and sexual abuse. Why the rejection? why the hate? I am YOUR daughter and he’s...

Being Different

Staring in the mirror, wondering when or how I would fit in with the “norms” of modern society. Wondering why I am not as popular as everyone else or why no one would ever...

Black and White pearls

(Venus in front of the mirror) Dear you and me, I always had the dream to help other people and to share a story, to inspire people. Yet I feel so worthless all the time. I constantly...

My introvert friends, you are not alone

The world is full of diversity. There are different types of persons all around us. Some of them are quite different than others. Introverts are one of them. I personally feel like...

Finding and Forgiving Yourself

This is my story on how I overcame hardships in my life, and found myself again, even though I had believed that I wouldn’t. And I hope that at least one person finds this story and is...

Time Heals All Wounds

I still remember that night that everything fell apart. I remember the distinct sound of glass breaking. I remember the yelling and the crying and the sounds of the sirens outside. I...