I once thought that it was major life decisions that determined whether we are empowered or not – deciding to stand up for ourselves when our voice is not being heard, or to leave an...
Self-Empowerment
Una historia personal de auto realización
Abro mi portátil. Encuentro muchos documentos que siguen desatendidos. Cada documento tiene parte de un artículo que quedo medio horneado. Cada uno corresponde a los pensamientos que...
My Past My Strength
My ordeal all began in 1994 when I lost my Dad at the age of seven. I was then single handedly catered for by my mother who had no specific job yet having four of us as children to bring...
Our defining moments
We live our lifes from moment to moment, from breath to breath. Somethings we hold our breath to make the moment last but at times we hold it, close our eyes and beg for the moment to...
Running the Race- A Testimony of Love and Grace
My name is De’Ana Forbes. I am a student at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, VA. I enrolled at the university in the fall of 2013 after being recruited to run hurdles...
Narcissism,bullying,abuse,domestic violence and trauma
Hello, my name is Rosa. I have recently published a book called Trapped inside my mother’s mirror, I have a passion for Youth and would like to share it with you so it helps others. As a...
Life is hard but you can always get through it
Let me tell you a little bit of a story bare with me it’s a little long: I was adopted. I was from Kansas City Missouri I am one of 11 siblings also including my twin brother, for my...
A Rare Silver Lining
A Silver Lining & True Act of Kindness: I am 32 years old and married my best friend in May 2013 and less than a month of being newlyweds I injured my spine. Our lives completely...
Recuperación
Apenas mi abuela falleció, mi mama se tuvo que ir del país. Yo sentía mucho estrés y sucumbí a los comentarios de los demás, como cuando me llamaban fea. Deje de comer hasta bajar a...
Persevere: Greatness Awaits You
I grew up in what was referred to as a squatters community or captured land. Families living there were below the poverty line. It meant that most were living in poor conditions and seeking...