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Pill Box | Staying Present in a War-Touched World | by Phyllis K. Becker | Inspiring Story 224

How do you stay present, when it feels like your world is unraveling?
When sirens wake you. When the future is unclear. When life still needs living, but nothing feels steady, how do you keep moving forward?
Set in a war-touched corner of the world, Phyllis navigates uncertainty with care, courage, and the small decisions that steady her days. Remember, staying present isn’t always about peace. Sometimes, it’s how we make it through.

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Hands, Heart, Home | Rebuilding Life After Stroke | By Bill Webster | Inspiring Story #192

After a stroke turned his world upside down, Bill Webster discovered that with the love of family and the kindness of strangers, rebuilding life after stroke could mean more than healing — it could mean creating a lasting home filled with hope.

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The Car Was the Only Place I Could Cry – Until I Found the Strength to Leave | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #218

Trapped by cultural shame and family expectations, Sonia remained in a toxic marriage, until motherhood gave her the strength to walk away.
This is a story for anyone who has ever felt torn between doing what’s expected and finding the courage to follow the truth living inside you.

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Living With Grief and PTSD | A Story of Trauma, Healing, and How Others Can Help | by Madison Lorelli | Inspiring Story #211

In this powerful sequel to Madison’s story, she shares her personal journey of living with trauma and PTSD after the tragic loss of her child.
Madison opens up about the long-term impact of grief and offers valuable insights for those seeking to support others through unimaginable pain. This heartfelt story invites readers to reflect on empathy, healing, and how we can help those in need of comfort.

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More Than My First Million | How I went from being a broke influencer to making my first million | by Kain Roomes | Inspiring Story #160

Kain Roomes dreamed of making his first million. By the time he was 25 he was in debt, dead broke, with 50,000 followers and a gifted Rolex on his wrist …

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Tough Times Suck | How to Conquer Your Troubles with Creativity and Mental Grit | By Linda Ball | Inspiring Story #191

As a mother of five, Linda faced tough times with resilience and creativity. Discover how she found control (and joy) when life felt out of control.

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Dancing to the Music of Life | Rediscovering My Purpose Amid Unexpected Health Struggles | by Carol V. Meyer | Inspiring Story #187

Join Carol’s transformative journey as she rediscovers purpose amidst challenging health obstacles. Learn how she uses creativity, writing, and meditation to embrace new found hope and create future opportunities.

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Born Poor Doesn’t Mean Staying Poor | Rewriting My Family Legacy | By Joshua Atwebembire | Inspiring Story #190

Meet Joshua, who at 18-years-old sets out to rewrite his family legacy. Be inspired to overcome challenges to make big change with courage and hope for a brighter future.

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Finding Peace & Joy: A Genocide Survivor’s Journey from Darkness to Mindful Healing | by Miburo Tomath | Inspiring Story #185

Discover the remarkable journey of Miburo Tomath, a Rwandan genocide survivor who found joy and light in the darkest of times through mindful healing.

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Real Life Stories of Navigating Depression | 7 Individuals Share Their Unique Coping Strategies

Explore inspiring real-life stories of navigating depression. Discover the unique coping strategies that individuals use to overcome challenges and find hope.

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Truth and Tenacity | Finding Courage to Share Our Secrets | by Helena Georgiou | Inspiring Story #169

Helena has a secret. Someone close to her has a secret too. When they find the courage to share their truths, they discover truth

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Heroin, Hope & Harvard by Liz Moldovan | Inspiring Story #81

Inspiring story about a woman who after twenty+ years of heroin addiction is left homeless and close to death. Without hope she attempts suicide … but instead of ending her life, she finds the strength to get clean and turn her life around in an almost miraculous way. I left home with nothing except my three-year-old […]

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Jackson Davis on Built to Endure: When One Dream Ends, Another Begins | by Jackson Davis | Inspiring Story 225: “That is my whole goal! To make it relatable for anyone, going through anything in life! Just because we are…” Nov 30, 02:11
Jackson Davis on Built to Endure: When One Dream Ends, Another Begins | by Jackson Davis | Inspiring Story 225: “You know how they say hindsight is 20 /20. We have to just never loose hope in ourselves! Lean into…” Nov 30, 02:10
Jackson Davis on Built to Endure: When One Dream Ends, Another Begins | by Jackson Davis | Inspiring Story 225: “Thank you! This is the truth, when we are at our lowest of lows we can lean into GOD. He’ll…” Nov 30, 02:08
Jackson Davis on Built to Endure: When One Dream Ends, Another Begins | by Jackson Davis | Inspiring Story 225: “Yes! Self belief is what helps you get started, but also being in a good support group helps also!” Nov 30, 02:06
Jackson Davis on Built to Endure: When One Dream Ends, Another Begins | by Jackson Davis | Inspiring Story 225: “But most importantly i wouldn’t be able to do it without GOD. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be…” Nov 30, 02:05
Jackson Davis on Built to Endure: When One Dream Ends, Another Begins | by Jackson Davis | Inspiring Story 225: “You are 100 percent right! We always have to dream! But most importantly we have to thank GOD. All glory…” Nov 30, 02:03
Stephanie on Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222: “Whether the pandemic or not, I feel like we all go through these hard times in our lives and we…” Nov 26, 02:07
Karen Ray on Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223: “Tiffany, thank you for sharing both your struggles and restoration to joy and wholeness. Greatly encouraging!” Nov 25, 23:27
Melanie E on Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222: “The pandemic hit hard for all but it must have been even more concerning not being able to have direct…” Nov 25, 20:17
Beth on Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222: “I love this allegory of nature to life. It’s so fitting, and I think it made me look at things…” Nov 25, 15:31
jerry godinho on Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222: “The story of planting cosmos in the clay and finding hope even when nothing seemed to bloom was deeply moving.…” Nov 25, 14:35
MayPal on Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222: “The pandemic really brought a lot of scare to all of us. I was also losing sleep and beside myself…” Nov 25, 13:57
LisaLisa on Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222: “WOW, what a great read. I agree also, there is always a rainbow after the storm but sometimes it’s really…” Nov 25, 13:55
Maureen on Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222: “I absolutely agree. There’s always a rainbow after every storm. But what we do in the meantime matters most. It’s…” Nov 25, 13:10
sandra on Cosmic Flowers | After the Storm, Something Blooms | by Susan H. Evans | Inspiring Story #222: “Susan, what a touching story. Writing is a way of healing and I’m sure this story will touch many others.…” Nov 25, 12:32
Andreia Mulligan on From Corporate IT to Meaningful Impact | Finding Purpose Through Volunteering | by Gaurav Mittal | Inspiring Story #229: “This was so insightful. Volunteering can really change your perspective and be so fulfilling.” Nov 23, 09:09
Beth on From Corporate IT to Meaningful Impact | Finding Purpose Through Volunteering | by Gaurav Mittal | Inspiring Story #229: “I love this story so much. It’s amazing what you can do when you put your fear behind you and…” Nov 21, 20:02
Karletta Marie on Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223: “Yes, we never really know what someone else is dealing with. When we first meet someone it’s easy to make…” Nov 19, 07:46
Karletta Marie on Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223: “Beth I love the way you say that. When people read these stories they glean different insights. I didn’t even…” Nov 19, 07:41
Liz Kuhn on From Self-Doubt to Global Stage | How Finding My Voice Helped Others Find Theirs | by Martin Slyngstad | Inspiring Story #221: ““To us you are our greatest superheroes. You mean the world to us.” You have no idea how much your…” Nov 18, 20:25
Melanie E on Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223: “It sounds like Tiffany was very committed to the game having gone periods without seeing family. That can be hard…” Nov 18, 19:36
Stephanie on Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223: “It’s crazy to me how people can seem so happy on the outside, but so sad on the inside. It’s…” Nov 18, 17:30
jerry godinho on Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223: “This is a really powerful and vulnerable story. Tiffany’s journey from highs of pro soccer to the quiet work of…” Nov 18, 16:00
Ebony on Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223: “This is such a sobering journey and story. It’s amazing how on the outside looking in, a person can seem…” Nov 18, 00:05
Beth on Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223: “I love her story so much. So often, we invest our entire identity into something, but we forget that it’s…” Nov 17, 20:24