Inspiring Stories

They say it takes a village to raise children. But sometimes, that village can be made up of unexpected allies. That’s the lesson one mother learned when she found out that her kids had been misbehaving at the movies and completely ruined the experience for one family going through a rough time. A Night Out

John Lally of Houston, Texas isn’t your typical hero. With a rap sheet a mile long and multiple stints in prison, he’s spent a lot of his life on the wrong side of the law. It would be easy to assume that when it comes to Lally and cops, there’s no love lost. For years,

Parents of children with autism are, unfortunately, used to facing stigmas in their daily lives. So often, strangers can judge them or act harshly toward their children because they don’t understand what it’s actually like to walk in their shoes. Sometimes, though, strangers can turn all of that around with a simple act of kindness.

A-List actor Tom Cruise, 61, is known for many things. He’s A Scientologist! He’s an adrenaline junkie with a taste for death-defying stunts! He’s the guy with his shoes on Oprah’s couch! But where certain celebs are known for their traumatic childhoods and heroic origin stories, the controversial Cruise (born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV), keeps

Working in the service industry is more than just taking customer’s orders and hoping for a good tip. There’s a lot of spinning plates — literally. Servers are typically on their feet for their entire shift. If the restaurant is short-staffed and busy? Shifts can often last 12 or 14 hours. The holidays are coming

Stepping into a gym for the first time as a fitness novice can be a pretty intimidating experience. For some, it’s even downright terrifying. The gym can feel like a toxic environment for those just starting their fitness journey. For lots of people, it’s easy to feel like they don’t fit in. In fact, there’s

“It takes a village” might be one of our favorite family quotes, but this story is even more proof there’s truth to the saying. When Kim Bellus learned her son was ineligible to take the bus to school, it was a neighbor who stepped in with remarkable kindness to help them out. The Long Walk

James Anderson is a father, a plumber, and to many in the United Kingdom, a “godsend.” In 2017, Anderson closed his private business and devoted himself entirely to helping disabled and elderly people with their plumbing issues — for free (with that said, here are some kindness quotes). Why a Plumber Didn’t Charge an Elderly

In a routine quest for donuts for a work meeting, a seemingly simple trip took an unexpected turn, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and how one careless person can cause more harm than they think. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s pretty easy to slip into

Communication is essential to daily life. It’s how we express ourselves, tell others what we need, and make social connections and bonds. So imagine living in a world where so few people speak your language, and how isolating that might feel. It’s a feeling one woman grew up with as a result of her hearing