How I Learned to Make Peace With My Anxiety
Anxiety almost wrote my story for me — until I found the strength to reclaim the pen. Here’s how I made peace with my mind and began living life on my own terms.
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.
I Found My Voice After My Husband’s Death
For twelve years, I lived in a quiet marriage, wrapped in the rhythm of routine and sacrifice. Then, one autumn afternoon, death knocked on our door—and I discovered that grief was not just an ending. It was an invitation to become someone new.
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 Journey Through Shadows Of Depression
Emily’s dream of a vibrant college life quickly unraveled under the weight of chronic illness and financial hardship. Struggling with isolation and self-doubt, she reached a breaking point. Her journey offers a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments there can be a new beginning.
A Relationship That Thought Me A Lot About Life
Not every friendship is meant to last forever. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do for your mental health is to quietly walk away. Here’s my story of healing from a toxic friendship.
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.
Walking Alone: My Journey of Leaving Home to a Foreign Land
The day I left home for a country I had never seen before, I thought I was simply chasing opportunity. What I found instead was a version of myself I never knew existed, braver, stronger, and beautifully alone.
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.
The University Pressure: My Life at the University of Cape Coast
Studying at the University of Cape Coast was supposed to be a dream come true — until I fell into a silent battle with my mental health.