Hi, my name is Sarah
I’m 42, live in Hamburg, work in consulting — and I’m a single mom to an incredible daughter.
Today, I have a life I’m deeply grateful for. I’m also the founder of CollectingStories — and I believe that even the hardest chapters can become the most powerful parts of who we are.
My story hasn’t been easy. I grew up with a mother who had bipolar disorder. I went through a violent relationship, experienced a forced marriage as a teenager, lived with ADHD, struggled with an eating disorder and addiction — and later, the heartbreak of a late miscarriage. And still, something in me kept going. I stayed brave. I stayed curious. And somehow, I held on to hope. I learned how to keep moving forward. I learned how to trust myself. I learned how to laugh again. And over time, I found something I never thought I would: freedom, clarity, and purpose.
And what truly helped me along the way was this:
sharing my story.
The more honest I was, the more people trusted me with theirs.And suddenly, I saw it clearly — I wasn’t alone. I wasn’t the only one this was happening to. So many people carry similar stories. Similar pain. Similar questions.
But most of us never talk about it. And hearing those stories — real, raw, unfiltered — gave me something I didn’t have before: strength. It made me realize that if others had made it through, maybe I could too.
That shift changed everything. It helped me fight my way back. It helped me keep going.
That’s why I created CollectingStories.
A space for real stories, real people, and real transformation. In a world full of filters and perfection, this is a place to be honest. To share your raw, unfiltered story. To listen to others. And to turn pain into strength. Here, we don’t hide the hard parts. We make space for the stories that are usually left untold — the raw, uncomfortable, and real ones. Because this is where connection happens. This is where strength grows.
I believe that every setback can become a turning point, that every voice matters, and that every story can light the way for someone else. My vision is to build a community rooted in authenticity, compassion, and courage — a place where we learn, heal, and rise together. Because our stories don’t break us. They shape us. And together, we can get through anything. Alongside this, I offer free storytelling guidance and 1:1 coaching based on ICF-certified training. I help people find their voice, own their truth, and share their story in a way that creates real impact — for themselves and for others.
CollectingStories isn’t just a website.
It’s a movement — a growing circle of people who believe that when we share, we heal; when we connect, we grow; and when we tell our stories, we transform.
Your story has power.
And this is where it begins.
We’re just getting started – and you can be part of the story.
Goal:
1,000+
shared stories that turn pain into power
Goal:
50+
coaching graduates who turn their transformation into light for others
Goal:
10,000+
Goal:
1 Vision
community members supporting each other with honesty and empathy
To make vulnerability a source of strength
Every big movement starts small.
collectingstories.online is still growing — a space built from honesty, courage, and connection.
I’m currently building this community step by step, and I’d love for you to be part of it.
Reach out, share your story, or simply say hi. Every voice matters here.
0+ stories shared — for now.
But soon, hundreds of voices, one purpose: real change.