I continue to find hope through sharing tea with others. A cup of tea helps you to find the bright light within each day. On June 17th of 2019 I founded The Tea Giver Project which is a...
Encouraging/Empowering Others
NEVER SACRIFICE YOURSELF
I want to tell you that a woman can make her life better on her own. This story still hurts inside. And because I see them on social networks and in life sometimes, and I always remember...
From English literature to Robotics
Growing up I wanted to be an engineer, but was told that it work reserved for men. I wanted to be in the army but my entire family opposed this dream. I thought I could be a journalist but...
Your Words and Your Vote
Over the 48 hours since the news broke about the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Row v. Wade, I have cried, screamed, talked with many people, considered the various actions I can...
When your body says “Reset”
I don’t know what to call this feeling, but recently i have just been tired, not from doing anything, but one moment am okay, and the next one am battling whether to complete that...
Madison Story
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to rape and trafficking. Hi my name is Madison kokes I am from Nebraska I had always struggled in life...
NEVER STOP HELPING THE NEEDY DUE TO NON APPRECIATIONS
During my high school days as a teenager, i used to share my food and beverages with other students in my dormitory happily. I discovered despite my kindness, it didn’t stop them...
Human trafficking and domestic violence survival
I was born and raised in southern new jersey outside of Philadelphia. My mom and dad spilt, and my mom left my grandmother to raise me and my brother mainly. I was seeking and urging for...
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i am thirteen years old and i have an overwhelming amount to say. i am also autistic, so i struggle with words. i was seven years old when i was formally introduced to diet culture. it...
Birth trauma
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape This is my story, a story I have bottled up inside me for the last 5 years. I...