The stories are the heart of Celebration of Self; the following articles are the stories of real people who are sharing an experience or perspective that has shaped their life and altered the path they are walking in some way.

Every single person has a story to tell, but without fame or fortune, they rarely get told. But your story is powerful, unique and one that holds great value. For someone reading it might just be the most important and transformative message they ever read.

While some of our authors are happy to be named and share who they are, others prefer to remain anonymous. Both are welcome here and our authors have chosen how much of themselves they would like to share with our readers. If an author has added ways in which you can connect with them, please do so with kindness and compassion.

May the following stories inspire, encourage or comfort you in some way, and as you read the empowering and vulnerable shares within these pages, may they prompt you to reflect on your own journey.