10 Things I Discovered By Starting Over in a New City

My biggest fear has always been to be alone. About 3 years ago, I had to face my fear when I landed a job in Austin, TX. That meant leaving my boyfriend, my friends, my family and my world behind in Miami, FL where I was living at the…

What would people think of me if they knew I was going to rehab?

By Odette Cressler, 28

Admitting that you need help is not easy. Especially when you are a bit of a control freak and you feel like “you’ve got this” ALL THE TIME.

Speaking at TEDx After Losing my Mom

By Shabnam Najafov, 28

I had a huge fear of public speaking. What scared me the most was that my speech would be widely publicized, be available on Internet and anyone that I knew or didn’t know could just write whatever they wanted about…

Thank God I had my Long Hair to Cover all That

By Gabriela Balayla, 18

I faced the fear of cutting my hair short, but for me, it was way more than that.

How I Learned to Love my Own Self Again

By Kris A.B.S., 36

“I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life — and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I love to do” - Georgia O’Keeffe

Saving a Stranger’s Life

By Sara Toffoli, 46

Until I read a People magazine article years ago about a living kidney donor, I didn’t even know that it was possible to do such a thing. I’ve always been an organ donor on my driver’s license, but I liked the idea of being able to help…

My Quest for Honesty and Originality Gave me the Courage to Leave Iran

By Estofil, 30

I have always been a person who values honesty and originality. I was born in Iran, and I didn’t care that much about religion (apatheism), so I didn’t get involved…

Taking Custody To Save His Life

I always considered myself a person with very few fears. But when I think about fear, the first thing that comes to my mind is the memory of a very long chapter in my life.

Overcoming the Fear to be Seen

By Swaantje Wilts, 25

Growing up with overweight issues, I always feared being seen by others. But not too long ago I decided to follow my heart instead of my fear and signed up at a musical club in my hometown Hamburg, Germany - the 3rd most…

Just one Ticket, Please.

By Anne-Louise Jensen, 18