A TURN FOR THE WORST Ivy and Charlie did not go to her father’s house one weekend. Her mother said that their father was busy, and didn’t have time to come pick them up. In the back of her mind, Ivy wondered why her mother...
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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!
LIVING IN REALITY Before she knew it, Ivy was in 8th grade, and reality, as it was, became normal yet again. She began to think less and less about her father’s imprisonment, but she continued to miss her brothers. Charlie held up well...
FREEDOM That summer, Ivy’s mother decided it was okay for them to go and visit their father in prison. At the time, he was located in a minimum-security prison, about three hours away. Ben was very excited to see his girls again. It had...
When I was just about 6 I had my first crush. His name was s, he had black hair, a bit chubby and… i didn’t realize how much i liked him until i sort of bullied him. A few months passed and I was just about to move schools. I...
Many people believe that having mental health issues is a choice, that people choose to be sad or depressed, or that they would get better if they only knew how to control their emotions. Well, that is a huge misconception. You see, I know...
I will tell you some of the things I have been through in my life and the the battles I have been through. As a child growing up I was diagnosed with chronic lung disease . My mother told me that the preacher has come in 3 times and read me...
I am still in the early stages of my life. I am only a Freshman in college at the moment, but I would like to share my story. My reasoning for this is to hopefully give someone else hope and desire to move forward. I admit that there are STILL...
A struggle to enlightenment When a child is violated by other humans, healing may take several lifetimes. Foreword Spirituality is our very individual and personal development. Most people will have to learn that each has a uniquely personal...
I can tell you the story why im in Australia why i left my family at age of 16 what kind of life i had and would love tell that story to that people who believe god and want to see where is this god in my life and why didnt do anything till...
I founded my project known as The Tea Giver Project after battling depression. This project is my way of coping and I want everyone to know that people always care about you. ~ Photo credit: Image courtesy of the storyteller.