Thank you for sharing this powerful story with us. Could you tell us about what inspired you to write it?

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My story is called ‘Suffering’. I chose to tell this story so that I can teach people, through my life history, that in this world many fathers and even mothers leave their families in different situations. They should take care of their families. I also want to show how a person can do something to change their lives even if they think they don’t have the means. 

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What messages do you hope your readers will take away from your story?

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The message I want my readers to take is that when you leave your family alone without care they will suffer. I want people to know they shouldn’t give up because in life it’s either up or down and God is always there no matter the situation or circumstances.

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What is the point of storytelling to you? Why do we tell stories, what do they do for us, and what purpose do they serve?

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Stories are shared to teach us and guide us toward the right path. I used my story to narrate the difficult circumstances I’ve encountered and to inspire the people around me with how I’ve navigated those situations.

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Did your story change over the course of your participation in the storytelling workshops? How?

 

I was advised to edit some points in my story but the core of my story never changed. The process of how my story evolved and the guidance I received was inspiring and I’m happy with the final result. My story evolved through the editorial process and the clarification of various points in the narrative. 

 

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How does your story offer an alternative path, point of view, or way forward? How does it speak to the possibility of an otherwise? 

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My story offers an alternative path because it guides people towards taking their own responsibility whatever their situation. In my culture they always say that if you forget yourself you’ll stink and that’s the advice I would like my readers to learn.