Avoid uncomfortable situations and foster strong connections that will last well into the new year.
30 Conversation Starters To Get You Through The Holiday Season
Man Gifted Army Blues In Honor Of Veteran Friend’s Dying Wish
“Family and friends joined us to see the ‘unveiling’ of a uniform that had become so much more than a uniform. It had become a testament to strength and dedication, but mostly it was a story of continued love.”
I Woke Up One Day With An Incurable Chronic Illness (Gastroparesis)—Here’s How I Found Hope
“I write my story to give hope and strength to those fighting battles.”
Dear Husband, Thanks For Showing An Abuse Survivor What True Love Looks Like
“I met you in your truck, clothes torn, nose bleeding, and my body covered in cuts and bruises. I remember telling you, ‘I’m fine!’ Instead of leaving, you loved me the way I deserved to be loved.”
‘Mom, is Charlotte still dead?’: Mom shares life and loss of daughter with special needs
“The words felt like a knife to my heart. ‘Yes honey, she’s in heaven now.’ Lincoln got excited and asked, ‘Are we going to be the best sisters ever?’ I reassured her, fighting back tears, ‘Honey, you already are.'”
‘My concerns were not listened to or valid.’: Endometriosis warrior shares journey to proper treatment
“A diagnosis is not a magic label that makes things better but it does allow you access to treatment options that may not be open to people who do not have a formal diagnosis.”
As A Mom Of Diagnosed Kids, ADHD Is So Much More Than An Inability To Concentrate
“It’s often thrown around loosely as a joke of some sort.”
‘I’m a Phoenix who rose out of the ashes.’: Childhood sexual assault survivor shares healing journey
“I have so much to say, do, and act on. It would be a waste to leave this world prematurely without these messages of love and light.”
I Calmed A Raging Driver With The Power Of Kindness
“I was pushing my cart around the store, and all of a sudden there was a tap on my shoulder. ‘You said sorry to me, but I’m the one who owes you an apology. Thank you for reminding me that everyone makes mistakes, including me.'”
‘There is so much more to life.’: Anorexia survivor shares recovery journey
“I was screaming I wanted to die because I was so miserable. I want people to know it’s okay to ask for help.”