Our teenage years make up one of the most colorful moments of our lives. It is a time of self-discovery, of making friends, and just enjoying life. We are young, and we have every right to be carefree because we didn’t have to fulfill huge responsibilities just yet. […]
Life becomes more meaningful when we live it in pursuit of what we are passionate about. The burning desire we have to reach our dreams is what inspires most of us to rise above life’s challenges, no matter how difficult they may be. This is exactly what Gabi Shull […]
Throughout our lives, we will be faced with difficulties that could either make us or break us. The outcome, of course, will depend on how we handle these obstacles. Do we tackle them with courage, or do we let them pin us down? In the case of 16-year […]
For some people the 18 year-old Hunter Hassenjaeger and the 19-year-old Collin Barry look like an average American teenagers. But for those who know their story, the two teenagers are the embodiment of kindness and courage- a modern hero! On the month of July in the year 2017, […]
Autism is a condition that can cause substantial communication, social and behavioral challenges. Sadly, some people still treat people with autism as if they are not able to feel, do not want friends or do regular things that most of us can do. This relates to the story […]
Selfless, courageous, and honorable. These are the words that best describe our soldiers who are fighting for the good of our country. If not for them, we wouldn’t be able to spend time with our beloved family- a privilege that we enjoy at the expense of theirs. Although […]
It is not the good things in life that defines us, but the things we do in times of adversity. When a fire engulfed an apartment in Dallas, Texas, a group of young men quickly responded to help the people who were trapped. Thanks to their strong sense […]
Anxiety is more than what you think… It’s biting your nails until they bleed, then picking off the skin on your fingers once you’re out of nails to bite. It’s driving to the store only to sit in the parking lot for 20 minutes before turning back around, […]
My daughter, Carson, was 10 in the spring of 2016 and had been having abdominal issues. She woke up screaming in pain one night. We found her in the bathroom curled up in the fetal position. I raced through town to the ER. Mario Andretti has nothing on […]
It’s hard to achieve success in life. Most often it takes a lot of work, some degree of talent and sure, a bit of luck. The thing is, not everyone is willing to put in the time and effort required to achieve real and lasting success. Not everyone […]
It was long ago. We’ve all been there so I’m not shy to tell it. Plus I want to bring the amazing side of Down Syndrome Awareness to everyone reading. I was at the end of my rope. I had just received a phone call that made everything in life even […]
Getting diagnosed with cancer is understandably a terrifying experience. So many questions and emotions start flying through your head that it’s hard to know where to even start. Many times, you’re given the news when there is still more details or information needed to get the full picture […]
