Not a Standard aims to collect and use YOUR stories of struggle to inspire others to keep going when times are tough, to connect you with those whom you may help or be helped by, and to educate others on your struggle (many of us oftentimes feel misunderstood)!
Sounds simple enough, but why start it? I created after trying to share my crazy life story with magazines and all sorts of media. Every single time I did, I found that I never even heard back. It was frustrating for me. I felt like if this was happening to me, it was also happening to others. And let’s face it, in all reality, it’s not just textbooks and books, but our stories that can change the world.
So rather than pursue medical school (which was my original plan), I created this platform where others can share their stories of struggle (mental, physical, entrepreneurial).
Through doing so, I aim to show how similar different struggles are, to inspire others to keep going when times are tough, to allow others to connect with individuals whom can help them, and also educate others a bit more (to prevent being misunderstood!)
While our struggles are different, they are much similar and why not know all we can to help each other. That’s all.
So I’d love to you to share your story and I’d love to get to know you. You guys are amazing and I hope you just keep going.