Welcome to Story Story by Lizzy: Storytelling for Change

Hi, and welcome to my corner of the internet. My name is Lizzy, and I'm so glad you're here. This blog is a platform where I intend to share stories—my own stories, and the stories of others—that are centered on change, growth, and resilience. Being someone who has lived through a lot, I feel compelled to write about my life with the hope that it would touch your heart and maybe inspire you to hold on when life gets tough.

While I have had my fair share of challenges, I have also been fortunate enough to have conquered most of them. My life has not been easy. I've faced family discrimination, single motherhood struggles, relationship breakups, and mental illness. There were times I didn't believe I could go on, when depression was a silent companion, and I couldn't see any escape. But somehow, in the middle of all the pain and confusion, I found a way to rise. I had the courage to rebuild my life and embrace self-development and self-reliance.

It wasn't an overnight transformation, nor is there a magic pill. But what I've discovered is that, no matter how dark we are, we can always find our way back to ourselves. This blog is a reflection of that journey—a place where I can share my experience, pass on what I've learned, and hopefully reach those who need to hear it.

I want to talk about what matters to me—what matters to all of us. Mental Health is a big part of my life, and I know how vital it is to be honest about it, to de-stigmatize and speak the truth. I'll also be writing about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), relationships, friendships, and the power of creating real connections. Leadership and personal growth are also near and dear to my heart because I have learned that when we grow personally, we don't just benefit ourselves—we enable us to lift others up. I would like to empower women, amplify voices that are not always heard, and advocate for gender equality in all the spaces that we take up.

But most importantly, I would like to remind you that no matter where you are on your journey, you are never alone. There were moments when I thought my life had reached its end point, and it's hard to explain how much hope can be when you're at that place. But here I am today, alive and well, and I want you to know that there is always hope, even when you can't see it.

So if you're a girl, a woman, or any individual who feels like the world is just too much, I hope that this blog can be a site where you feel listened to, uplifted, and inspired to continue pushing through. There is so much ahead of you, and I believe in your strength to overcome any hurdle that stands in your way.

Thank you for being here. Let us go through this process of evolution and transformation together. 

With love,

Lizzy