This is a sad story. But it can make smn else’s story better. It a story about two people who were too afraid to tell each other how they felt. The world crashed down and they still...
Speaking Your Truth
My Story
My Story by John-Michael Lander At fourteen, my life seemed poised for greatness. My name graced the national spotlight when I secured eighth place at the Junior Olympics in diving, earning...
I truly feel sad
I truly feel sad every night. I always have a big smile on my warm face. I wish someone noticed.
Oh Shame – a true tale of ableism
Yesterday as I began my scathing rebuke of the lady at the beach who undeservedly pitied me My dad to me in a hushed tone: “Don’t say anything.” Me to my dad: “No, dad, oh shame...
Will it ever get good?
*Might have spelling errors since I typed this quickly* This is where everything started 3rd grade I got bullied for the way I looked I hated it everything about it. I remember I had this...
Come back home…
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood rape and abuse. Where can I start? At this very moment I am sitting in a classroom with...
The Power of Transitions
Everyone tries their best to start their year with so much hope, at least that is what social media shows us , the constant contents on “vision boards , resolutions, 21 days of trying...
Never Stop searching for your purpose.
Hi My name is Chris but my friends call me Chrissie. This is my story…. I am one of 5 children 2 sisters, 2 brothers, I am the middle child. Growing up I was a teen mom that broke...
Not a story
I entered law school completely naive and full of enthusiasm. I am leaving it as a stupid girl with open wounds and a broken heart. I will forever carry the two main regrets till my last...
Stand for yourself and fight when its wrong.
Hey. Meet me, Angel Maria. I’m a teenager from back in school looking for a simple, peaceful life. My early years were marked by terror and horrific experiences. My cousins started...