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...
Faith/Spirituality
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...
Mr. He
I was in an abusive marriage for 20 years, I was called a loser and it made me work harder to prove I wasn’t, I became an RN BSN, still attempting suicide several times, controlled...
Prove Them Wrong
I want to start by putting up a trigger warning, my story talks about subjects that might be hard or triggering for some. My name is Em and my battle with mental illness started at a young...
Once I Was A victim
I was born in a dysfunctional family, where the roles weren’t distributed properly. I had a toxic attachment with my elder sibling. He was the eyes that I saw the world through. I was...
The story of a young mom..
Let me start out by saying I have always lived in dreams. When I was five I dreamed of becoming a teacher, when I turned 10 I really wanted to be a fashion designer. I was never a bright...
My Journey with Autism, Finding Hope and my Faith
Life is a journey full of ups and downs, struggles and joys. “I believe the real heroes are those who rebuild their lives using adversity as a stepping stone to in the midst of the...
Five Generations and Brain Surgery
On Thanksgiving Day, I decided to write to my local newspaper about the many wonderful and “unique” things and events in my life to be grateful “for” as well as...
A New Identity
California, a state I have known for years. My best friend who turned into my worst nightmare. I grew up in a household full of drugs and alcohol. I grew up moving in with family members...
my sister
Last year I almost lost my best friend and sister when she was born she was born with a very rare syndrome and the doctors told my mom and dad that she wouldn’t live a week .Well...