May 26, 20207 minFrom Trauma to Freedom In that moment, my body was no longer mine; I couldn’t move or speak. He didn’t speak either. The only sound was his heavy breathing...
May 11, 20208 minWho I Am at the End of the JourneyMy mother had what some would call a “dirty” pregnancy, meaning my parents weren’t together and my father wasn’t in the picture...
Jan 24, 20208 minNo Longer a VictimPeople used to look at me and see nothing more than an addict who couldn’t keep a needle out of her arm long enough to...
Jan 22, 20208 minI Am Not WeakI’ve often wondered what drove me to have those wicked thoughts of wanting to commit suicide. Did I, in fact, have a mental illness?...
Dec 3, 20196 minFeathers of a WingThey say that an angel’s wings are made up of the troubles of the souls they protect...
Nov 7, 20198 minIt’s Not the End YetYou see, I was born to be a free bird. Starting from a very young age, I was fond of traveling, socializing with others, and exploring...
Jun 26, 20196 minEmpoweredI stared blankly at the interviewer, unable to comprehend the words she had uttered. Tears formed in the corners of my eyes...
Jun 22, 20197 minThe Lonesome BattleI had an eventful and adventure-filled childhood because I was a wild kid. I always found myself in trouble with just about everyone...
May 6, 20198 minI Don’t Belong HereThe sun came out not long after I was born on a chilly morning in August of 1987 in the heart of Transylvania, Romania. In the black...
Apr 5, 20197 minNo More PainWhen my father was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2006, I remember an overwhelming feeling of relief. Relief. Who does that?...
Mar 25, 20195 minI Do Not Keep Them Hidden Any LongerAs a young girl, my parents sensed that things weren’t right with me. I would jump back and forth between doing things. I would start...
Mar 12, 20196 minLove the Skin You’re InBut the most prominent memories from my childhood involve my hands gravitating constantly towards my face and my skin...
Jan 9, 20197 minFrom Darkness to LightEvery morning, I had to draw from what motivational reserves I had left to get through the day because I felt that just breathing was...
Dec 19, 20186 minI Will Live onI, on the other hand, was stubborn and lacked religious devotion, putting a gulf between me and my parents where I never felt as close...
Oct 18, 20187 minSurvival of the InnocentBut things wouldn’t always be so perfect. The world is full of sick, twisted people, and not before long, I became the target...
Aug 1, 20189 minFree from the InsideAs the youngest and only girl in my family, I was spoiled a lot and had tons of fun when I was little. I remember coming down the stairs...
May 1, 20187 minYesterday Was but a LieMy life can be best compared to a Lifetime movie. When I tell people about my upbringing, it’s unbelievable to them, but it happened...