Hope What does the word hope mean? I guess I have a vague idea of the meaning. So, to be sure I decided to get the dictionary term. This is how the googled version of the oxford dictionary defines the word “Hope” • A feeling of...
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!
It had been her fresh year of high school, with new year, new friends, and new profound confidence she intended to make the biggest academic comeback. And, just like 7 months went by and nothing turned out to be what she expected. She...
I want to stay Anonymous. So you will know me as Carmen. I am a 16 year old mixed girl in South Carolina. I have been searching all night for a website to share my story and I’ve finally found the one. My story begins in a hospital, as do...
It all started when I was born, not that I’d remember when I was born. I barely remember yesterday. I definitely don’t remember most of my childhood. The bits and pieces I do remember I almost wish I didn’t. You know those...
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains a reference to childhood sexual abuse. I am sending this email as I want to raise awareness about the mental health services and how they are significantly failling...
hi, i wont be putting my real name so you guys can just call me shine. well my story begins when my best friend currently just someone that i say hi to in the hallway became friends with this guy, and after some time talking they ended up...
I have always had a weird way of thinking. I am sure there are people out there in this big world that can relate. Actually, let me be more specific and label myself-as society would do, “Introvert”. Lol, I guess it is my personality...
Am a young woman who grew up with separated parents, my mother got married to different men. all my dreams shattered. I had to stay with different relatives just to keep my father from taking me back. I develop low self esteem face several...
My dad was my hero. He was my rock. He was always there for me. He was cheering me on at every skating, basketball, and soccer event that I had. When I was serving in Iraq, he helped me get through it. He sent me care packages. When I needed a...
Note: This is a true story written by a 32-year-old from the perspective of her 5-year-old self– I turned out ok, despite everything. I share this story as a reminder to abused women everywhere don’t stay for your children witnessing abuse...