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From Dust to Success: A Village Girl’s Story from Devastation to Triumph
She was a happy teenager with big dreams. One fateful day, the trajectory of her life changed when […]
Made in Africa: How This Woman is Taking Pride in Her Heritage and Celebrating African Artistry
When she decided to pursue her dream of starting a business, she knew exactly what she wanted to […]
A Fighter’s Story: Feeling Whole Again After a Life Filled With Abuse
Memory Thandiwe Ndebele is a 32-year-old humble and bubbly woman. Just meeting her, you can tell she is […]
Born with a Fight: How This Remarkable Woman Refused to Allow Her Disability to Get the Best of Her
Born three months early and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, doctors didn’t expect much for her. She would have […]
Chamicka Pollock Discusses Keys to Professional and Financial Success
Nearly 20 years ago, she walked into a local Wells Fargo branch for an interview, dressed in one […]
Defying the Odds: A Woman’s Story of Enormous Grief and Learning How to Speak Again
Following a series of deaths of significant people in her life over a span of seven years, the […]
TWSC Submission: Turning to Prostitution Was Not the Answer
The following story was narrated to The Weight She Carries’ contributor Ivy Chibanda. I should have made a […]