My name is Sophie, and I never thought I’d be in a place like this. A place where everything feels cold and clinical, where every day feels like a battle against myself. It started when I was just trying to fit in. I went to a party with...
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!
No matter what you are going through, know that you are not alone on this struggle, and that you have many people who love and cherish you as a whole. Please talk to a trusted adult, friend, or guardian. A few months ago, I was sexually...
My Story by John-Michael Lander At fourteen, my life seemed poised for greatness. My name graced the national spotlight when I secured eighth place at the Junior Olympics in diving, earning qualifications for me to compete in Denmark, Norway...
At the age of 19 I had my 3rd open heart surgery I had to have surgery so soon because my other heart failed I had just finished high school I had a rough lonely year in and out of hospital I remember being scared and lonely during my hospital...
I am someone who just got out of depression. And something that pulled me out was music and my own imagination. I tried explaining my feelings, that feeling of not having interest in anything, that feeling of thinking how anything is worth it...
I am amazing because I overcame so much from the time I was born at 25 weeks premature when only 1 pound no ounces. Overcoming (epilepsy) seizures, asthma ,cerebral palsy and many more. Despite my health challenges, I didn’t let it define me...
In the silence, I found strength. In the darkness, I found light. And in the journey from silence to sound, I discovered the true essence of resilience.” These were the words that echoed in my mind as I embarked on the journey of my life...
this is not a story, but it’s an advice, love is a beautiful thing but its not easy if ever wanted to let yourself love you need to be ready for what is coming cause relationships are up and down , and you need to know how to control...
“Finding Strength: A Sister’s Promise Fulfilled” I was just 18 when my elder sister, who was expecting, tragically passed away in a car accident. Suddenly, I found myself holding her 2.5-month-old daughter, and all I could think was...
I truly feel sad every night. I always have a big smile on my warm face. I wish someone noticed.