Collection: Reyou Stories
This collection shares stories, poems, and essays that creatively reflect on the lived experience of being human. The items posted here were created by various individuals, including some of our clients.
The authors have granted us permission to share these stories on our website so we can continue to inspire others to see their untold stories as resilience stories. If you have a story you would like to see featured here, email us.
“Storytelling puts a human face on a problem and brings the audience into empathic relation with the experience. Hearing other people’s stories can lead to empathy, collective action, and community. By reading, listening, and reflecting on another’s story, we humanize ourselves and learn the basis of our shared and unique identities.”
Patlee Creary, Ph.D.
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What We Found in the Fire
People say 2020 was a dumpster fire of a year. It probably was, but many of us have seen worse. Some of us even found some positives to hold onto....
What We Found in the Fire
People say 2020 was a dumpster fire of a year. It probably was, but many of us have seen worse. Some of us even found some positives to hold onto....
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An English Lesson on Why Race Matters (or Doesn't)
How do you teach your children about race? If you belong to one of the races that face higher levels of discrimination and racialization, the task is especially tricky.
An English Lesson on Why Race Matters (or Doesn't)
How do you teach your children about race? If you belong to one of the races that face higher levels of discrimination and racialization, the task is especially tricky.
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Ten Million Baskets, A Poem
In this poem, the storyteller reflects on the successes and challenges of choosing one life path over another.
Ten Million Baskets, A Poem
In this poem, the storyteller reflects on the successes and challenges of choosing one life path over another.
