The Stories

Know That You Are Worthy

I'm a public speaker for a non-profit organization called Minding Your Mind. I speak about my story with anxiety and depression, my struggles, and how I've coped with it. Yesterday,...

A Classroom Inspired

I originally bought my key that says "inspire," to give to students who were feeling down. The plan was that it would hang on the wall, and I would give...

A Courageous Journey

The Courage to Carry On

In 2010 and 2011, I re-trained as a Social Worker in Dunedin New Zealand. I had been working as a teacher before this. I meet many people but one of...

Losing a Loved One

This past Saturday, I gave away my "breathe" necklace. I had bought it as a reminder to myself that when life gets difficult, all I need to do is breathe...

Finding Strength to Heal

I was sexually assaulted when I was 7 until the age of 9 by a family member. I finally told my parents this year... ten years later. I buried the...