So what is rock bottom? We think it is safe to assume that at one point in every human’s life, they will experience this or something similar. However, we believe it is not a place where you give up your dreams and call it quits. Rock bottom is the place where you will find what …
Courage
Chances are, if you were drawn to the title of this blog, you know the definition of the word “anguish” all too well. You know it isn’t like “sadness” or “depression”; Anguish is nothing like “disappointment” or “sorrow” nor even, on its own, “grief.” Anguish is when you are ripped open, body and soul, and …
Dear You, Yes, You. That woman underneath the myriad disguises you wear for all the people in your life; those you care for, those who rely on you, those that think they know you. That woman who might live life differently, if only… I’ve noticed you pause in the space between breaths. I’ve caught that wistful …
Sophia Cheong, 25, worked as a host at a Korean barbecue restaurant in California while completing her business administration degree at Fullerton College. After graduating in 2018, she was promoted to assistant general manager and, eventually, the director of operations. Then, a coworker taught her how to code. As cliche as it sounds, Sophia said …
On the night of July 16, Ray Lucas and his girlfriend, Shi’Ann Brown, both 23, made a quick 15-minute run to the corner gas station. When they got back, their house was on fire. As soon as he saw their house engulfed in smoke, Ray, of Eastpointe, Michigan, instantly thought of his 18-month-old twin daughters …
Despite the darkness we must continue to persevere. It’s okay to fall down, but always rise up. Hope the quotes below will help you to get through these tough times. Wishing you all the best! 1] Adversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on the pugilist: it reduces him to …
What most of us would consider a normal daily activity is a feat for this recent high school graduate. This is her inspiring story. Madison Scott has defied the odds all her life, and on her graduation day, she is set on doing that once more – by walking the stage alone. 19 years ago, …
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. The same was true for young Sophie …
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 had in her heart – the determination …
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 old Sherlyn López Taborda, she tackled these …
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, the then 16-year-old Hunter and 17-year-old Collin, …
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 of Buzz Green, a 24-year-old man who …