Share on Facebook Tweet this Abdi | Addington, Canterbury “I think probably the biggest challenge that I’ve had to face is I’m from a refugee background, and I think that in itself has probably been my ultimate challenge growing up. Just understanding the fact...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Tui | Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne “A challenge for me was overcoming people. Growing up in Tokomaru Bay from a young age, I’m 27 years old now, and I grew up in an environment that was communal, and it was all about helping one another...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Anita | Fairfield, Waikato ** This story talks about family violence. For specialised help free call 0800 456 450 or www.areyouok.org.nz/i-need-help/ ** “I’ve got that many stories like that. But I’ve always been scared of flying,...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Willie | Tolaga Bay, Gisborne “My life in general has been one of many different hats I’ve had to wear. Some of them have been good. Some of them have been a journey, on the other side of a controversial lifestyle I’ve had. But being...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Reina | Pukekawa, Waikato “I think when I think of some of the challenges that I’ve faced in my life, one that’s been interesting and has definitely been a journey that I’ve been on in is in terms of my cultural identity. Growing up...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Kev | Addington, Canterbury **This story talks about suicide. If you, or someone you know, needs help you can text or free call 1737 at anytime to talk to, or text with, a trained counsellor.** “I’ve had a life full of challenges. I...
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