Category: artist contribution stories

Some of the most powerful art isn’t made with a brush, it’s written in the words of people brave enough to share their truth. Artist Contribution Stories is an open space for real people to tell their own stories: surviving the hardest moments, chasing dreams across borders, rebuilding after loss, and finding meaning through creativity and faith. These aren’t polished profiles, they’re honest, unfiltered voices from the tru.works community, and every one of them is worth reading.

Latest posts below:

Surviving a Suicide Attempt
Kristie Hillway
November 16, 2022
I want to personally thank Kristie Hillway for sharing her experience with tru.works. Please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if you are struggling…
Overcoming Shame Through Faith: Hanha’s Journey
Hanha Hobson
November 11, 2022
The struggle with shame is a real one. Everyone has feelings of shame to overcome. Overcoming feelings of shame isn’t an easy task to do…
Why Friendships Are So Important
Stephanie Nikolopoulos
November 11, 2022
The Value of Friendship: More Precious Than Emeralds To Stephanie, friendships are more precious than emeralds. There are multiple reasons why friendships are so important…
How to Express Depression: A Veteran’s Journey
Darrio Guzman
October 25, 2022
This the story of a man that is an army vet. Darrio had battled with depression since he can remember and had to learn how…
From Philippines to Flight Attendant Wings: My Journey to the American Dream (and How I Never Gave Up)
Mary Pacla
September 17, 2022
I’m Annegela, and today I’m sharing how I turned a childhood promise into my reality as a flight attendant. Born and raised in the Philippines,…
Overcoming Self-Doubt: My Journey to Becoming an Author
L.M. Sanguinette
September 15, 2022
The biggest adversity I faced when deciding to become an author was my own self-doubt. Coming from a small island, which is still considered a…
Sports Injury Recovery: How to Redefine Your Identity When You Can’t Move
Ryan Wagner
August 27, 2022
Consistency is key when it comes to being great at anything. Have you ever looked up to someone and wondered how is that they’ve never…
Fiction Books for Autistic Teenagers to Read
Paul Nelson
July 27, 2021
My Son Is My Inspiration for Creating Books and Autism Resources for Parents. Paul C. Nelson I’m Paul Nelson. I’m a widower and a proud…
How We Survived a Year of Long-Distance: A COVID Love Story
Fitzpatrick Phillips
June 22, 2021
This is a love story about how my friend moved mountains to bring his COVID long-distance relationship into a normal relationship. The COVID pandemic has…
Sustainable Fashion Entrepreneur (Janore.com Interview)
Yessenia Matamoros
May 9, 2021
An interview with sustainable fashion entrepreneur Oyindamola Akinfenwa on building Janore, versatile eco-friendly clothing, and the realities of running an online shop. The Sustainable Fashion…