I have always been very quiet, even when others hurt me or treat me unfairly, I would simply die quietly with the pain…shed some tears or stay away in isolation. (Actually my culture...
#YoungWomenSay
Stories submitted by women under 30…
I just felt the need to share my progress with someone
This is the first time I’ve ever written my story down in words, so here goes nothing. I’m 17 years old, and I have struggled with eating disorders, abuse, alcoholism, anxiety, and...
I’m only stronger
Wednesday night of November 1, 2017 I was beaten half to death by my ex boyfriend. He kicked me, punched me, pistol whipped me and took the battery out of my phone therefore, making it...
I am thriving in spite of everything which told me I...
I am amazing because I am thriving in spite of everything which told me I couldn’t. Hi there, I’m 23 and a masters student, and had you asked me a few years ago if I thought...
The perfect size
Everybody has different Opinions on life and face different problems. Each individual feels his/her problem is the biggest. Same way today i will take through my life and problems i am...
My life’s a miracle
Nov 24th 2017 I got into a very bad car accident, that gave me brain injury And left me into a coma for at least 2 days. My car was flipped over and everyone around me thought I died. I’m...
Disability
I was born with a disease that leaves most kids unable to walk, unable to stand. I am very lucky. I was able to walk and to run, almost like any other child, almost. Growing up my biggest...
Mo’s journey to recovery
Brain tumor diagnosis just began.
The burden of Guilt lies on whom due to sexual...
So much has been said and written about sexual harassment of late. Much of it attributed to sexual harassment on campuses of colleges and universities, particularly in North America, and...
Life
The following story was shared by a 14-year old whose life experience reminds us that we are all responsible for supporting and encouraging each other, and that the road to self-empowerment...