When I was 20 years old, I experienced an ectopic pregnancy—a traumatic event that nearly ended my life. At the time, I had no idea what it was, or how serious it could be. I ignored the...
Grief/Loss of a Loved One
Living the life my mom wanted to live
Losing a mom is never easy and no matter how many years pass, it will always feel like yesterday. I remember it was just an ordinary day at work when I got this fateful call that I had lost...
the day my world shattered
The world crumbled around me that morning. Waking to find Ben, my love, my partner, unresponsive, was like plunging into a nightmare. The frantic scramble for the phone, the desperate...
Expressing happiness… ?
Expressing happiness… ? Dr. Subhra D.B As a small cheerful child, a beaming school girl, a studious collegeer and further as an optimistic adult, I remember my mother always telling me...
Surviving Loud!!
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape and other experiences of sexual assault. My story starts way back when I was just 3...
Use your PAIN as a STEPPING STONE
I’ll start from the beginning. So my childhood was not good. I always felt as though I was different. I always felt as though I was alone. I was not raised by my parents and I...
Determination, Boldness, Courage and Faith
I was born Monday, July 27, 1987, at 10:39 AM in Pittsburg, California. Mom and dad were together at the time of my birth. I can only imagine the extraordinary pains of going through labor...
“Finding Strength: A Sister’s Promise Fulfilled”
“Finding Strength: A Sister’s Promise Fulfilled” I was just 18 when my elder sister, who was expecting, tragically passed away in a car accident. Suddenly, I found myself holding her...
She’s gone
My mom died
Guts
Have you ever had a gut feeling about something and ignored it, just for it to turn out to be the worst thing in the world? Like thinking it’s a sweet choice a but your gut told you...