Mar 17, 20206 minThe Girl Who Fought Her Own BattleI remember the fear in my mother’s eyes...I remember the pounding of my heart. It was the first night my father came home drunk...
Aug 22, 20198 minBed of ThornsA bunch of wildflowers left my hands and dropped upon his grave. It was clear that the goodbyes were final. I was burying my husband...
Aug 9, 20198 minThe Street ArtistI grew up on a large council estate with high-rise flats as far as the eye could see. It was full of crime, poverty, and drug addicts...
Jul 8, 20197 minWhen You’re DeterminedWe were not rich, but we lived a happy and comfortable life. I saw the world through their eyes and everything seemed wonderfully...
Jun 24, 20197 minAn Innate SurvivalGrowing up in the 1980s, we spent our days running off with neighborhood friends, only returning home when the hum of the streetlights ...
Jun 12, 20189 minNot Broken YetMy parents fought throughout my whole childhood. The very first memory I have is sitting in a car seat by the front door while my parents...
May 8, 20185 minGaining Back What I’ve LostAt 43, I’ve lost a lot in my life. I’ve lost homes, family members, and jobs. Though I lose things, I fight to gain back what’s possible...