Stories to make you feel better.
Sometimes, it’s the smallest changes that can make the biggest impact. This is what John Glaude realized when he successfully cut weight by incorporating “small changes” into his lifestyle. John’s weight loss journey began after a series of events changed his perception of weight. First, he was invited to a wedding a few years after
Planning retirement is something that many of us have given a serious thought, if given a chance, most people would want to retire from work as early as possible. But not Romay Davis. This 101-year-old woman hasn’t let her age stop her from working at a grocery store in Montgomery, Alabama. Romay is still working
Life is Good clothing is a 100 million-dollar company run by brothers Bert and John Jacobs. They were from a middle-class company in Boston and have four other siblings. Like any other business, they started from scratch and went through a lot of failures. However, this one question from their mother kept them going and
Despite all the hardships she has been through and her disability, this dog is the happiest pooch you will ever meet. When Cora Rose was brought into a shelter in Madera, California, in 2017, her chances of survival were very low. Believed to have been hit by a car, the dog sustained several serious injuries.
On Sunday evening, world-famous classical singer Andrea Bocelli performed a solo Easter concert from an empty Milan Cathedral. With only a piano as an accompaniment, the Italian tenor inspired hope around the globe amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 61-year-old songwriter and record producer was born in Lajatico, Italy, on September 22, 1958. He was diagnosed
In days like these, we need positive news more than ever. And this 90-year-old grandma’s story is sure to give you light and hope amid this dark period in humanity’s history. Since January, Geneva Wood has been recovering from a stroke at The Life Care Center, a facility in Kirkland, Washington. By February, her health
“Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout.” At 98 years old, this woman in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, continues to live by this ideology. Ronnie Backenstoe has been a member of the organization since 1932, and this energetic soul shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Ronnie was born in 1922, and it was when she
A 22-year-old model with Down syndrome is blessing the internet with her fabulous Instagram posts, all while inspiring other women to be “limitless.” Sofía Jirau wanted to be a model and entrepreneur ever since she was 5 years old. While most people abandon their childhood dreams to pursue other careers, Sofía stuck with her ambitions
“Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.” — Roy Bennet When Jason Wickline a recovering addict saw his son, Krystian, being taken into custody by Child Protective Services, he knew that he needed to turn his life around before it
Ronnie Brower and Andrea Masella met at the gym while they were both on major weight loss journeys of their own. Little did they know that aside from finding support in each other, they will also end up falling in love. In 2013, Ronnie had a straightforward conversation with his doctors. At 28 years old
Everyone has a dream, and for Georgia Knoll, it’s to be part of an airline cabin crew. Georgia is an energetic 25-year-old woman with Down syndrome who constantly proves to everyone that people with disabilities are capable of so much more than others might believe. She’s done some modeling and runway work, and even became
Jonah Larson, an 11-year-old boy from La Cross, Wisconsin, is a certified crochet prodigy and orphanage in Ethiopia is the recipient of his awesome talent. The young boy first went viral after an article about him was published in a local paper last January, where his incredible crocheting skill was featured. Crocheting is a hobby