My name is Tiacoh Hyacinthe-Arnaud Yao Kpri Junior II. I know, it’s long… very long, actually. But it’s necessary for the rest of the story. I was born into a family with two children, where I was the eldest. Then, miraculously, we became...
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!
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood rape and other experiences of sexual assault. My story starts way back when I was just 3 years old. At that tender age no young child should...
I’ll start from the beginning. So my childhood was not good. I always felt as though I was different. I always felt as though I was alone. I was not raised by my parents and I remember just moving from house to house and not having any...
As I was scrolling through TikTok, I stumbled upon a motivational video featuring Keanu Reeves. His words resonated deeply with me: “Stop waiting for life to get easy. Stop hoping for someone to save you. You don’t need another...
Hi my name is A. And I will be sharing my bullying story because I think that bullying is a very serious topic. Bullying is a very serious topic because a lot of kids in schools get bullied. And one thing I am going to put out there is bullying...
My name is Zul Norin, and I am 20 years old. I’m currently a senior at Vanderbilt University and a proud QuestBridge scholar. My journey has been anything but ordinary. I was born and raised in Lakki Marwat, Pakistan, a town where traditions...
Rising Above: The Inspirational Journey of Ranjana Tripathi You change the vibes of the room when you enter! You are one inspiring person I have met. When you speak, it heals…and many more. I am Ranjana Tripathi, currently 48 years old...
Always i have been the most quiet kid in my family. My mon told me how i never disturbed her when i was a baby and i didnt cry much.Well i can tell this afected me in my life. i grew up with my mum and my 2 sister older and younger i am the...
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual assault. I’m 16 in 2024. I had been visiting my aunt routinely ever since I could remember up until everyone found out about my...
Inner thought: inner child When I was a child, around 3 to 5 years old, I perceived my family as stable—my normal. My dad was a manager at a company, and my mom was self-employed, owning both a travel agency and a salon, or so my parents told...