MINGHUA: My Story of Hope

My parents did not pay much attention to me as a child because they thought I had mental disorders. They called me terrible names and sent me to live with my grandmother. Because of this, I believed my parents and thought I was worthless, unlovable and stupid. When I was in middle school, I dropped out and moved to a big city to look for work.

A friend brought me to a Karaoke Television bar when I was 22. When I first started, I only drank alcohol with the customers, but I was dealing with depression and didn’t think it was healthy to drink every day. Thankfully, another friend who worked at Starfish Project introduced me to the company.

When I first joined, I was very shy ‒ so shy that I couldn’t speak to others. My low self-esteem from my childhood still burdened me, but Starfish Project helped me heal and grow.

Now I want to to speak, to write, and give speeches in front of others, and I’m working towards achieving these goals.

My coworkers say nice things about me, that I shine bright. Their support helps me grow and improve as my branch’s Materials Manager. Through Starfish Project, I am developing my career through leadership opportunities and am establishing my independence and experiencing freedom.

Check out Minghua’s favorite jewelry that she helped create!

Sold out

Sold out

Sold out

Sold out