Inspiring Stories

Everyone is dealt a different set of cards in life; some people have more opportunities than others. For some people, a job cleaning a house for two bucks seems like a rip-off. But for one woman, it was the windfall she needed that day. What she didn’t realize was that the house she was cleaning

High school is a tough time for many kids as they figure out who they are while dealing with changing social dynamics, bodies, emotions, and more. Adding to those pressures with something like bullying can be devastating. Fortunately, after one kid experienced bullying at his former school, his classmates rallied around him in a beautiful

Epilepsy affects an estimated 1.2% of people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And yet, despite how common it is, the origin is often shrouded in mystery. In fact, in about half of the people with epilepsy, the condition has no identifiable cause, including for Savannah Salazar. That

No one knows how they might respond in an emergency until they’re actually in one. Stress affects everyone differently, and sometimes, we’re forced into a stressful situation without any preparation. So when a group of teens acted heroically after their friend was in trouble, a community applauded them. An Unexpected Prom Night Detour Brock and

In a story that proves it’s never too late to pursue your dreams, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, at the remarkable age of 105, returned to Stanford University to finally earn her master’s degree — a goal she put on hold over eight decades ago for love and family. Why One Woman Put Her Academics on Hold

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman may have a marriage made in (Hollywood) heaven, but it started in hell. Less than four months into their union, Urban’s battle with addictions spiraled out of control, forcing Kidman to stage an intervention. With his life and marriage imploding, he sought help at the Betty Ford Center, his third

You don’t often witness moments of celebrities and paparazzi working together for the greater good, but then again Jennifer Garner isn’t like most celebrities. The actor is known for her charitable work and doing what it takes to help others, but this might be one of her most inspiring stories yet. A Day of Kindness

Sometimes you can find family when you’re not even looking for it. And sometimes, your chosen family or blended family can be better than you ever imagined. That’s why one story of a son running up and interrupting his mom’s nuptials to his soon-to-be stepdad is making the internet weepy. Young Love Matt and Jason

For a lot of people, meeting their favorite television or movie star is high up on their bucket list. It’s why hundreds of thousands of people shell out big bucks and brave massive crowds at various pop culture conventions every year. After all, they aren’t JUST celebrities; oftentimes they’ve been with us through some of

Many kids wouldn’t know what to do if they were in an emergency situation. Heck, when fear sets in, most adults don’t know what to do either. So when a 14-year-old kept his composure and sprang into action when his bus driver passed out, it made headlines. An Emergency Situation Acie Holland III on The