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I Am Proud Of Me

From No One to Someone

By Carol Ann TownendPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Top Story - August 2024
I Am Proud Of Me
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I come from true stories of pain from

A past that would have been enough

to break even the toughest of people.

I come from being kicked about, like

a ragdoll; used and abused, thrown,

like a torn rag.

Today;

Yes, today,

I stand tall after everything I have been through,

Now a proud author and a soon-to be-singer,

Who burst through the walls where tears flowed,

That nobody could see,

Into a world full of dreams and creativity;

A world where I had always wanted to be.

From no one to someone;

A person who dances with full strength, integrity,

Individuality, and her own personality.

I am proud of me.

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About the Creator

Carol Ann Townend

I'm a writer who doesn't believe in sticking with one niche.

My book Please Stay! is out now

Follow my Amazon author profile for more books and releases!

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  1. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

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    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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  • Joshua Riveraabout a year ago

    A triumphant declaration of resilience and self-worth, rising above past hardships to embrace creativity, strength, and personal pride.

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    Dance with full strength! Congrats on TS🎉🫶🏻🫶🏻

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Congratulations on celebrating YOU and the Top Story!

  • Joe Pattersonabout a year ago

    You are amazing and we are all proud of you as well.

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Excellent! congrats on the TS.

  • uba kingsleyabout a year ago

    Great

  • Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago

    I, along with so many here relate to this too well. Thank you for being so transparent

  • Jafrin Zakariaabout a year ago

    Inspiring My story link https://shopping-feedback.today/journal/bangladesh-quota-movement%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">

  • I am so glad that you are succeeding for yourself

  • Sanjay Upadhyayabout a year ago

    amazing, congrats on the TS

  • Horace Wasabout a year ago

    Satisfying 🙂

  • Kayleigh Fraser ✨about a year ago

    This is very relatable 💜 I feel there are so many of us finally stepping out of our shackles and finally becoming who we were meant to be. In the words of sting.. we are not alone in being alone…. Nor are we alone in our trauma anymore. Thank heaven for the internet!!!! I wish you every bit of success and for you to fully step into the confidence that was stolen from you… The confidence that is your birthright ❤️

  • Hannah Mooreabout a year ago

    You were never no one, you were just made to feel you were.

  • Snarky Lisaabout a year ago

    Love the message!

  • Testabout a year ago

    Amazing and congrats!!

  • Dr. J.S. VIRKabout a year ago

    Amazing! Congratulations on your top story.

  • I am sorry I won't be able to follow you now that your content is exclusive; just not in my Vocal budget. Good luck on your journey!

  • As a survivor, I am also proud of you! You are awesome and shine through your expressions as you write. Well done Carol!

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