Sampler of Stories

A rotating collection of past stories…

Unleashing the Girl Power

I grew up in a family/community that relegated women and girls for example, when men spoke, women are to remain silent or take the blame for everything whether they are right or wrong. Most...

Untrue Happiness.

What others do not see but asume. my story is all about life and the choices we make the blame with put on others when things do not go our way,my story is about loving ourselves and...

SPEAK UP

Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to rape and to childhood sexual molestation. I am a 32 year old woman.Growing up in a low class family...

Anxiety Feels Like a Bully

In my mind anxiety feels like a massive bully. It holds me back from taking up new opportunities and to speak up. It makes me constantly put myself down. Anxiety feels like a massive bully...

Fighting for Change

The past few weeks have been unsettling. First, Covid-19 forced us to stay at home, and we became masked-people. Then we witnessed on national TV the senseless murder of George Floyd. Now...

The strongest person I know

When they asked me, who is the strongest person I know? I replied, it’s me…i am the strongest person I know, I have been through things no one knows and I still laugh and be...

Kijan nou ka simonte pè ki nan nou.

Kijan nou kapab simonte pè ki nan nou? *premyèman* Si ou vle ale lwen nan lavi ou fok ou kwè nan tèt ou.Chak ou doute de tèt ou,ou ap anpeche ou avanse sou wout siksè ou.Konn valè...

Why I Am A Warrior

I believe that I am a warrior. I have tackled every challenge in my life. Although being a female with special needs in this world is a challenge, I have not let it define me. My family are...

My life history

Growing up, I’ve noticed that many people, especially men, think they are entitled to a lot from a woman. They think they have the right to look, to gaze with the most naked desire. They...