I was born and raised in Germany in a patriarchal Turkish household. My parents emigrated there before my birth. At 19, I was arranged married to a relative who mentally and physically...
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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...
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...
I needed to write
Hey I am a 19 year old girl. My first language is not English so ignore that kindly. I don’t know exactly where to start or why I am writing this anonymously. It’s just I need...
Life is full of miracles
Hi! I’m a 20 year old medical student from South India. I was always pampered as kid owing to the fact that I was the only child. I had everything growing up be it wealth, health or...
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...
My story
I personally struggle with bipolar depression and severe anxiety. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago. I was 13. I was in and out of behavioral health facilities for 2 years. I have been a...
Life from hell
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape, other forms of violence and abuse. My name is Scarlett Rose, I am 19, and this is...
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...
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...