We see this picture in our head…. A perfect woman…. But when was that ever an option of our existence? You have no idea how loved you are when you are yourself. You...
Encouraging/Empowering Others
An endless journey that’s on a cycle
I have not yet given up. See last year my mom a 65 year old retired women lost her vision. Before that I was a full time employee at the Gap downtown San Francisco. My goal was to save...
I can …
Hello, my name is Mercy. I had low self esteem growing up and not doing well in my school work and this also let me not to be exposed in so may areas. Today my story is to inspire young...
Rape, My Story
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains a description of childhood rape. Here is my story… I was 13 or 14 at the time, I had older friends who...
Mental Freedom
child abuse survivor narccisst survivor x2 domestic abuse survivor Your past does not define you!! mental freedom is possible you have to treat each trauma like a fairy tale just a story...
I’m more than my body
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains a description of childhood sexual assault. TW: this letter contains sexual assault. Dear rapist, It’s been...
My Journey as a Young Women in STEM | Climbing the...
Hi! I’m Riya, a 17 year old lifelong learner, tech enthusiast and innovator. I started off being a student researcher under the Hospital for Sick Children, where I was exploring different...
A life of pain
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains a description of childhood rape. This is a letter i wrote to the perpetrator, and to every girl who has went...
Transformation of belief system- “Yes” to...
Years ago, I had met a girl who was undoubtedly bold, and confidence reflected in her words and action. She was a perfect blend of empathy and audaciousness. With the passage of time, we...
“Pompous Aristocrats: The flawed perception of art...
Art is supposed to represent what the first amendment stands for. That is what I was taught to believe years ago. Apparently, times continue to change for worse instead of better. Today, I...