I relate to this in so many ways. It's time to expand our minds.

So good!

After all this time? Always. Incredibly touching, friend.

I feel absolutely inspired by this. Thank you for sharing!

What a brave thing you did sharing this story. Pretty sure the broken shards will build beautiful things in the future.

Thank you for sharing. Glad to know books have become the medicine you needed to recover.

This was truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

My friend, what an inspiring tale. I'm happy to know that in your hardest times, you can find comfort in the pages of books. Keep on being a fighter, using words to combat your darkest emotions. J.D.

My friend, thank you SO MUCH for sharing your story. This made my day.

My friend, this was absolutely inspiring. "Even if, I feel like the fire is burning too hot and turns me to ash. I will rise again from the ashes like a phoenix and burn brighter than ever." SO GOOD.

So happy to know books inspired you to be your true self. What a powerful story!

Powerful words, friend.

Emilie, there are so many elements in your story that I relato to. I, too, came to American when I was young. I was bullied, called names, and was made to feel like an outcast because of my creativity. Reading your story has given me joy and inspiration. The world needs to read stories like yours! Thank you for sharing.

The thing I keep finding out as I read stories like yours is the unmeasurable strength inside each reader. THANK YOU for sharing this.

You are an absolute hero! So bold and courageous. Thank you for speaking out and sharing your story. Absolutely inspiring.

Crazy how much I connected to this story.

Such strength was shown on this one. It was an honor to read this.

This was so good, friend.

Loved this!

Loved this!