How Sisterhood Helped Me To Heal After An Abusive Relationship
I was in an abusive relationship. It took two years of my life. It took another two for me to realise it was abusive.
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Breaking Period Stigma in Sports: Samin Abedkhojasteh's Journey
I felt like I couldn’t openly explain the reason for my struggles, not only because of cultural barriers but also because discussing menstruation with male coaches and teammates was not very comfortable as a 17-year-old young girl.
Adopted and Mixed Race: Navigating Identity and Belonging
Being mixed race is incredibly conflicting. You don’t fit into either camp; you’re not black enough to be black, not white enough to be white, and it’s how others perceive you that really leaves a mark.
Disrupting Barriers in Sports: Charlene Gravesande’s Journey
I use the power of storytelling through the lens of sports to be a Disruptor. Creating stories from ideation to post-production, with underrepresented communities at the forefront, has been integral to how I use my voice.
Surviving Parental Abduction: A Resilient Journey
My life was turned upside down and everything I cherished I lost. Everything an 8-year-old girl should have had was taken away from me – no phones, no friends, no school, and most importantly, no freedom.
Building a New Narrative: My Journey in Reframing Bipolar
Going against the norm of not talking about Bipolar and hiding my diagnosis is extremely uncomfortable. The hardest part isn't encountering disagreement but rather the silence from many people.
How Candice Brathwaite Challenges the Status Quo with Authenticity
Creating positive impacts in my life and society through my experiences has not been intentional. I almost died from postpartum sepsis after my first child was born in 2013.
Disruptors 3: Women Challenging The Status Quo
“I am a disruptor because I am not afraid of failing. The world tells us that we need to have a plan and be sure that we know exactly how we will achieve particular goals but I don't think this is true. I think we can be brave...
Conversations With Sophia: Alcohol Recovery
Yasmin who survived childhood sexual abuse talks about alcohol recovery, and how her childhood traumas altered her self-worth & led her to drink.
