Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of rape and other forms of sexual […]
Encouraging/Empowering Others
From War to Welcome: My Journey in Hospitality
From War to Welcome: My Journey in Hospitality By Dharani Namasivayam I was born into conflict—not comfort. My earliest memories […]
Light and thunder
My Children Will Be Light and Thunder My children will be wild— not reckless, but true. They will be fire-fed […]
From the Ashes…… I Rise
“Where are you?”, this is the kind of a conversation i have with myself every morning , my mornings have […]
Hold on… for lack of a better title
???? I hope sharing my story is truly anonymous? I’m an adult male in my 40’s. I was sexually abused […]
This is my story
I grew up knowing i would be dead before 18. I grew up in a house full of hatred. I […]
Determined to Succeed
Growing up, I was always taught that education is a privilege and to have an education is an honor. Having […]
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 […]