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JOURNAL OF ABUNDANCE
📓 Welcome to the Journal of Abundance
At Abundant Stories, we don’t just hold space for your story—we grow through ours, too. This isn’t your typical blog. It’s a living journal. A collection of reflections, lessons, and moments that shape us, stretch us, and sometimes surprise us.
These entries are written with intention—to remind you that your journey matters, your voice is valid, and growth doesn’t always look like a straight line.
This is where our stories meet yours. Let’s keep growing—together.
Personal Statements: You Don’t Owe Your Trauma to Admissions
We’re often told to “make it personal” when writing a personal statement—but for many of us, especially students of color and first-gen applicants, that becomes an unspoken demand: prove your worth through your pain. In this blog, I unpack the stories I was encouraged to tell, the ones I wish I hadn’t, and what I’ve learned after editing hundreds of personal statements over the years.
This isn’t just about writing—it’s about what we’re taught to believe is valuable. And it’s time we changed the narrative.
“You don’t need a tragic backstory to be accepted.
You don’t need to bare your soul to be worthy.
Write the story you’re proud of—not the one you think they want to hear.”