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I Dropped Out of College with Nothing But Debt
I traded shame for strategy, turned my lowest point into my launchpad, and built a six-figure business with nothing but a laptop and a relentless will to rise. You don’t need a degree to succeed—just discipline, Wi-Fi, and the courage to start.
A Togolese Love Story: How I Found Love in the Cold
I came to Canada with a backpack and a dream. But the loneliness hit harder than the snow. I was not looking for love—until she found me.
How I Broke Away from the Shackles of Expectations
I was the oldest child, the hope of the family, the one who was to get up and drag everyone else along with me. But following every “we are counting on you” was a silent burden I did not know how to carry. This is how I broke free from the unseen chains of family obligation and began living for myself.
How I Built a Global Design Career for Myself
Three years ago, I was brushing my teeth in a gas station sink. Today, I design user interfaces for global clients and earn more in a month than I once did in a year. I didn’t get here through a degree—I got here through grit, late nights, free tutorials, and the belief that I could build something better.
Living in Secret: My Struggle with Sex Addiction
At night, I cried in silence after sleeping with any random guy. By day, I smiled like nothing was wrong. No one knew what I was battling. This is the story I never thought I would tell.
My Journey to Harvard: I Never Saw it Coming
People used to tell me I wouldn’t make it past 16. By then, I was already sleeping under the 18th Street Bridge, reading torn-up books. But even in the darkest nights, I had one thing left the belief that I could write a better ending to my story.
Breaking the Comparison Cycle in my Family
Tired of constantly being compared to others or seeing it happen around you? Discover how one family broke the cycle of comparison by learning to celebrate each person’s unique journey. This story dives into the psychology of comparison and how recognising individual strengths builds stronger relationships and mental well-being.
Starting Over at Forty: How I Found My Way Again
After losing everything at forty, my marriage, my job, and my sense of self, I had no choice but to start over. What followed was not just survival, but a profound transformation. This is the story of how I found my way again.
How I Freed myself from the Eldest Daughter Syndrome
They called it responsibility, but I called it pain. I gave, I bent, I broke, all in silence. Until one day, I chose me. This is the story of how I finally rose above sacrifice and reclaimed my worth.
The Day My Brother Disappeared: A Story of Love and Letting Go
When my brother disappeared without a word, the world stopped making sense. What followed was a journey through fear, grief, and the fragile hope that never quite let go.
How Fear Made Me Kept Holding on Even Though I Was Hurting
I stayed because I was afraid of being alone, of starting over, of admitting I had wasted years on someone who didn’t love me right and above all afraid of being a failure. This is the story of how fear kept me in a relationship that slowly broke me, and how I finally found the courage to walk away.
The Day My Father Forgot My Name: Alzheimer’s Is No Joke
Amelia recounts her father’s decline from early-onset Alzheimer’s, beginning with forgetfulness and progressing to complete loss of recognition. Despite her heartbreak and the gradual loss of her father, she emphasizes the importance of holding onto memories and love. Their bond endures beyond the disease, encapsulating both grief and gratitude.