"I wish I wasn't so ashamed of my period, that I was able to speak up and learn how to take care of myself better."
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"Although periods were taught in school, it never felt practical. More than anything, I wish I had grown up in a place where I could share my experiences, be heard, and feel supported."
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“I Just Want to Live. To Breathe. To Just Be.”
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"Forgiveness didn't exist in my home."
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"These children are educationally disadvantaged, and this is my small way of giving back. I hope that one day, they grow up and do the same for others."
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"But me? I had this idea that if someone is truly your friend, you don’t need to meet up constantly to prove it."
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"I want to feel alive again. I want to smile from my heart. I want to find peace. I want to find myself again."
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When manipulation wears a gentle voice. On recognizing emotional manipulation.
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"Somehow, I became a pushover. I was desperate to boost my confidence, earn friends, and whatnot, so I started people-pleasing, lying to look cool, and letting people treat me anyhow."