“The night they took me from my mother, I wasn’t scared of losing her—I was terrified of losing school. It was my only safe place, my only constant. I had made a promise to my brother, and nothing—not foster care, not instability—could break it. This is the story of how education became my lifeline and led me to a future I never thought possible.”
“I remember screaming, ‘This can’t be happening. Why is this happening?’ After five consecutive losses, we were stunned when we got the call: We were going to go from a childless home to two babies born less than six months apart!”
Resilience isn’t innate; it’s a skill developed through experience. According to Dr. Lucy Hone, co-director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience, “Resilient people don’t bounce back from adversity; they move through it with purpose and strength.”
Let’s explore how these 9 challenges can shape you into someone more resilient than most.
Friendship is one of the most fulfilling relationships we experience in life, bringing joy, support, and a sense of belonging. But not all friendships are alike—each one fills a unique role that shapes who we are and who we become. Recognizing the different types of friends we have can help us appreciate each relationship for what it brings and nurture them accordingly.
“What a burden, but also what a joy, to be the person who provides the space where she can break down, then rally and face the world with a smile.”
Understanding and overcoming generational trauma is essential to raising children free from past burdens.
The misconceptions of adopting teenagers is damaging, and it’s time to dispel the rumors.
“Every year, I sit and reflect on the miracle of Isabel Avery Hernandez.”
“Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way that there are nurses who should not have ever been nurses.”
“Pumping. It’s a seven letter word that can either make you smile or make you cringe. Or both.”
