Innerstrength Stories

My whole life is 'have to.' I have to work full-time to pay the bills and keep food on the table. I have to finish college for a chance at a better job, no matter how...

Leaving is one thing. Leaving and not telling someone they're gonna be a father? That's another. Luke learns he has a five-year-old daughter in foster care and steps up...

I was one of five women chosen to serve our country, fighting side by side with the men, and only some of us had come home. Being surrounded by friends and enemies, havi...

Aria Nightingale is a girl with a monster in her closet. A monster that threatened the only thing she had left in the world. Her silence was the only way to protect it. ...

-COMPLETED- "I'm just an ordinary girl that knows some pretty powerful people." Clarity Ordain changed her world and gave women a voice. She is one of the most...

Ibaeran and her people are slave whose only purpose is to the Uha Tamunarans, being so powerful that they could mistaken for gods. They conquered the four nations of man...

Ever heard that little voice inside your head? Yeah, it's about that.

Raiza fell in love with the charming and passionate Siddharth she was sure it was meant to be. A love to last a life time. His passion turned dark and she escaped. Two y...

Days from becoming the prize at her father's Bride Tournament, Wrenifred has a bad haircut and a chance encounter in the forbidden woods. One wounded knight and a simpl...

When you grow up without love at home, you either become despondent or you become angry or, in Kali Bly's case, you develop mental health issues. Forced into a marriage...

Five years have passed and a lot has changed. Sophia, the quietest of the sisters, went out on a limb with the love of her life and moved far away from home. All seemed...

𝑷𝑶𝑬𝑻𝑹𝒀 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑳𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑩𝑶𝑳𝑫. Comfort. Discovery. Healing. Strength. 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 - 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 - 𝘐 𝘤𝘰�...

Have you ever felt so trapped that you just wanted out of life? I did, but there is no way out for me. And believe me, this isn't immortality like in the movies-oh no. I...

This poem is about someone trying to figure out who they are. They cheer on their friends' successes but wonder if they matter too. Join them on their journey to find t...

"Was It Destiny or Fate?" delves into the profound struggles and unanswered questions that life often throws our way. This poignant piece explores the tangled...

This poignant poem delves into the experiences of a young girl who feels controlled and hurt by her older brother, the one who should be her protector. It explores the e...

"Some trauma you never heal. These are called scars of the past." In this evocative poem, the poet delves into the depths of unresolved pain and hidden wounds...

This poem is a heartfelt reminder to teenagers struggling with self-doubt and comparison. It acknowledges the pressures of school, social media, and societal standards...

"BRUISED HEART " tells the story of a young girl's journey through heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery. Through the ups and downs of love and loss, she...

Teal, a 23 year old P.O.W. and refugee was forced to live under extreme rules. Today's torture: a visits to the zoo with a group of verbally abusive 15 year olds. But no...