For a person full of worries and sorrows, having a good circle of friends, chatting with them, and playing games always seemed like a dream. I was never the one to have even a wholesome conversation with someone. I felt miserable and isolated. Then COVID-19 struck my...

Living in the now used to be my biggest struggle. Reminiscing about my past and my choices often took me to a dark place. The truth is, the past is already written because it already happened. My thoughts were filled with shame and guilt for my mistakes, and I began...

My name is Kim. I am a 37-year-old mother of two. Over the years, I have realized that you never truly know when your time on earth will come to an end, and that it is so important to cherish every blessing and show love to the people who matter most. I had a humble...

I'm not sure when my ambition started, but I know it will lead me to great success. As a teenager, I always had a deep desire to succeed and make my parents proud. Still, I didn’t fully understand their sacrifices until my graduation day. That day was bittersweet. The...

A few years ago, I found myself stuck in a cycle of frustration. I was constantly overwhelmed—by work, responsibilities, and the feeling that no matter how much I achieved, it was never enough. My mind always fixated on what was missing instead of what was already...

I was dealt the cards of addiction and mental illness that run deep on both sides of my family. Because of that, both of my parents were absent from my life at a very young age. As an only child, I often wondered how both parents could neglect their child. But I...

I started out as a happy, go-lucky young person who loved making friends and enjoying life. Everything felt easy and carefree, and gratitude wasn’t something I thought about much. I had it too good to realize how important it was. Then life took a turn for the worse....

I was dealt the cards of addiction and mental illness that run deep on both sides of my family. Because of that, both of my parents were absent from my life at a very young age. As an only child, I often wondered how both parents could neglect their child. But I...

“Don’t believe everything you hear—even in your own mind.” – Daniel G. Amen This quote might sound like something you’d read on a coffee mug or an Instagram quote slide. But when your own mind is feeding you a 24/7 stream of terrifying, intrusive thoughts? That little...

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