“Each obituary that resembles a loss like ours ignites the memory of my daughter’s last moments on this earth as she played a mental game of ping pong, wondering if she had any more will left in her to stay.”
There’s So Much More To Suicide Prevention Month Than Just Talking About It
‘Every day was a gift after the scan showed a ticking time bomb close to his heart.’: Daughter shares ‘grief and gratitude’ after father’s aneurysm
“Heartbreak has a unique quality of sharpening. It hurts, but at the same time it reveals the things that are not going wrong – that give a reason for hope.”
‘Stepmom confession… I’ve been living a lie.’: Stepmom shares how she took control of her inner peace
“Stop letting your emotions lie to you. You are in control of your mind. Your mind isn’t in control of you.”
Mom Provides Hope, Advice For Others Parenting With Mental Illness
“We beat ourselves up immensely for the smallest details our children aren’t even upset about, and yet it’s a never-ending cycle.”
‘We share the same DNA, but we didn’t grow up the same.’: Foster care adoptee reunites with 12 biological siblings after 20+ years
“Finding my birth family made me feel complete and whole because I now have answers to questions I had about myself as a little girl.”
Paraplegic Bride Surprises Husband By Walking Down Aisle On Wedding Day
A wedding is always an unforgettable event. For Joci Scott and her husband, the day came with an extra special surprise.
I Stopped Drinking Socially 3 Years Ago, And My Life Completely Transformed
“My social life revolved around drinks. I was known as being the life of the party. It felt as though a big part of my identity was wrapped up in my drinking. Three years later, I have never felt more free in my whole damn life.”
‘I was convinced I was going to die.’: Woman with epilepsy shares life-changing brain surgery
“I was so sick of having epilepsy run my life, that within .5 seconds of my epileptologist asking me if I was up for brain surgery, I didn’t even blink and told him, ‘YES!!!’”
‘In minutes, I found out I could be dying.’: Chronic illness warrior details diagnosis journey, difficult lifestyle changes
“Even if you feel hopeless, there is hope. Don’t give up on finding a medical professional who will listen to you and advocate for you.”
The Waves Of Life Aren’t Stopping Anytime Soon—Don’t Allow Toxic People To Drown You Out
“Remind yourself of who you are, who you were created to be, your purpose, your value, and your birthright. Don’t allow them to bring you down to their level.”