Rising from the shadows and journey of strength In March’s light, the snow did fade, A girl’s story, in shadows laid. Born on an isle where the waters gleam, Raised by kin, she chased a dream. Her days were marked by trials deep, A...
Stories
Every woman and every girl inspires us. We are deeply grateful to those who have shared their stories about breakthroughs in their lives, the ways in which they have overcome fears, beliefs, or events that once kept them from connecting with their inner strength and recognizing their amazingness. Some of these stories are stories of pain and how a women or girl triumphed over it. As you read these stories, rather than focusing on the pain, choose to focus instead on the triumph and the ways that others have overcome what may once have seemed impossible to overcome. Let's celebrate their triumphs!
March 7th was a kind of bad day. Everything was going so well in school until lunch when my ex-boyfriend’s girlfriend was arguing with me about him. When I saw him, I laughed in my head, but in reality, I shook my head and smiled. After...
my childhood was a hell, i was abused and neglected which leaded to my ptsd and depression. i still have affects from what happened and think about ending it every day, but i won’t (i think) because i wouldn’t do that to my friends and...
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape and other experiences of sexual assault. My story begins the earliest I can remember, I was 6 years old and I got a new bathing suit to try...
Growing up, I was always taught that education is a privilege and to have an education is an honor. Having the opportunity to obtain new knowledge every day is a blessing to have as there are hundreds, even thousands, in Vietnam that do not...
hello…….im a 13 year old girl just wanting to share my story, i fell in love with this boy named ******* he is currently 14 years old. when i use to date him he was nice and kind to me at the start i ignore the red flags with the...
My freshman year of high school, I wanted to stop caring. I was so burnt-out, trying to be the perfect student. I had straight A’s, got 100s on nearly every test, hated myself if I got any less than that. That’s unrealistic. I felt I...
Hi, I am Sethmi and I am Asian, from Sri Lanka. I’m 14 and would like to tell you all about me. As you know being a teenager is hard, I find very difficult and end up doubting myself and binge watching over all the videos saying how to be...
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood sexual abuse. It often begins subtly, almost sweetly—the extra attention feels like a warm embrace that draws you in, making you feel...
Hi I’m sweety I’m from a middle class family I am a nurse. A year ago I got married and it was an arrange marriage everything was good. But after marriage I came to know the reality that his mother controls the money .it’s...