Well today it happened… A day we never want to happen, but continually prepare for throughout the school year. We had a tornado touch down near the school, and as expected, went into our emergency tornado procedures. I wasn’t even in the...
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!
Another Valentine’s Day looms on the calendar, and another Valentine’s Day I plan to spend single. Being in my early 30’s I spend a lot of time wondering if I’m doomed to be an old maid or if I even care. I spend time...
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it includes descriptions of rape and emotional abuse. It’s been 4 years but it still feels like it happened yesterday. The memory has stayed engrained in my head and won’t...
Losing a toxic job can be the most positive thing that ever happens to you. It took considerable time for me to write these words, but it’s true. Hey, we live in a dog-eat-dog society. Much of your sense of security and happiness rests...
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual assault and abuse. I am a strong and independent women today. What makes most part of me, dates back two decades roughly. To be frank...
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to rape. Where do I even begin? To say that this past year has been one of the toughest years of my life is such an understatement! I have been through so...
I was always an extrovert. Dancing, being a part of every activity that took place and having a big group of friends was something that I knew I would always love. However as I grew up I became less interested in activities, my friend circle...
Life is so beautiful thats what people say but trust me it is not Why life is so hard why cant we fulfil our dreams I was a guy who saw so many dreams in childhood who was very good with computers and finally got a chance to study in a...
Always a rather timid, shy woman, I was raised at a time when young women were seen and not heard. I’d sit in the company of those older than myself with my ankles crossed, my hands folded quietly in my lap, and my mouth shut. I listened...
One day, When my friends all had clubs, I was Lonely. Because I didn’t have any Plans. So I decided to go to a store To grab A snack. Since it was cold outside, and I had Nothing to do i decided I should go to a park where me and my...