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  • Story Listed as: True Life For Adults
  • Theme: Survival / Success
  • Subject: Life Experience
  • Published: 12/15/2025

MYSELF

By Abraham Dowaity
Adult, M, from Monrovia, Liberia
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MYSELF
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‎"At the age of 8, my life took an unexpected turn when I had to leave my uncle's home in Zwedru and return to my parents due to financial difficulties my uncle was
‎ facing. When I was with my parents, going to school was a positive experience, and they showed me their love. I began my primary education, and everything was fine.
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‎After completing primary school, I began attending secondary school in a nearby town. During my time at the secondary school in Dougee Town, I consistently performed well academically, thanks to the knowledge and wisdom that God has blessed me with. I was proud to be an overall top student at the end of every school year, and my hard work culminated in a remarkyable achievement when I dominated the school in the year of my graduation from the junior high section.
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‎When I graduated from school in Dougee Town, I went to attend senior high in another town, but things got harder. I began to encounter spiritual problems, and my attention to school was taken away from me. I stopped going to school and even sat down for two years.
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‎However, after some months , my uncle sent for me to come to Monrovia for schooling, and I am grateful that I was able to start my education again. I appreciate the opportunity to continue my studies and am looking forward to the future."
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Karstanne Ingalls

06/17/2026

great story. it's reallly cool to hear this because I'm also originally from Liberia. I understand and know all this hardship you'er talking about. Liberia is a hard place, but if you put your mind to it, you can rise out of the dust. I was adopted, but I still miss home! I love Monrovia. my missionary family lived in Gbarnga but we always went to monrovia for vacation. Have you ever heard of ELWA...
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great story. it's reallly cool to hear this because I'm also originally from Liberia. I understand and know all this hardship you'er talking about. Liberia is a hard place, but if you put your mind to it, you can rise out of the dust. I was adopted, but I still miss home! I love Monrovia. my missionary family lived in Gbarnga but we always went to monrovia for vacation. Have you ever heard of ELWA?

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Barry

12/15/2025

You obviously have an excellent attitude. Decide what you want to do with your life and move forward toward your personal goals.

You obviously have an excellent attitude. Decide what you want to do with your life and move forward toward your personal goals.

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Kankana Kriti

12/15/2025

This is so inspiring. Despite facing financial difficulties and spiritual challenges, you persevered and continued to pursue their education.

This is so inspiring. Despite facing financial difficulties and spiritual challenges, you persevered and continued to pursue their education.

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