Inspiring Stories

In the heart of a White Castle, where the scent of sliders meets the whispers of vows, a couple recently tied the knot, weaving together a tale of love, resilience, and the unexpected kindness of a fast-food haven. Jamie West, the bride, reflects on a poignant chapter of her life that unfolded in the 1990s.

In the heart of Fort Smith, Arkansas, a chance encounter at Target turned a routine shopping trip into a poignant moment of connection and compassion. Colby and Alyssa Hacker, accompanied by their friendly 18-month-old son, Owen, were perusing the toy aisle when Owen, in his innocent exuberance, couldn’t resist greeting everyone with his cheerful “hi”

In the quiet charm of Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where winter blankets everything in a soft layer of snow, a poignant scene unfolded. City workers Jerrod Ebert and Kevin Schultz stumbled upon an unexpected visitor, defying the cold to express a love that transcended time. What Two City Workers Observed on a

The couple that eats chocolate together, stays together. At least, that seems to be true for retired Air Force veteran Mike Cain (93) and his long-time girlfriend Doris Jerman (94). Every night, the couple partakes in a “sweet” ritual and shares a Hershey’s chocolate bar. It’s something they’ve done for more than 20 years, ever

Bad service, we’ve all been there. Luke warm food? Hangry stomachs growling? And then being strapped with an expensive bill at the end of it all? Nothing kills the mood of a beautiful evening out faster than slow wait service. Which is exactly what happened to this one couple, who decided to celebrate their anniversary,

Not everyone is born with the same advantages in life, but we all deserve to be here. That’s something a woman named Mui Thomas took time to realize growing up after abandonment, bullying, and mental health issues took a toll. Thankfully, her inspiring story is now motivating others around the world to accept themselves for

Single parenthood is not easy. Having to play both parental roles while tending to the needs of their jobs and other life obligations has its obstacles. Single parents deserve any bit of help they can get. So when it became known that a single mom of six children in Charlottesville, Virginia, needed a mode of transportation for

Trigger Warning: This article mentions suicide. *Featured image contains photo by Anna Shvets High school can be a rough time for kids, with a capital R. The hallowed halls are a breeding ground for drama, self-loathing, broken hearts, and a burning desire to just fit in.  For Michael Stright, high school was a battlefield. A place

*Featured image contains photo by Andrea Piacquadio Briggs VanNess wasn’t always a hero. In fact, if you took a look at his rap sheet — 32 counts of aggravated auto theft — you’d probably say he was the villain. But sometimes, we have to take a turn on the dark side before we can finally

For most of us, flying can be a pretty scary experience! 42,000 feet in a metal tube racing through the skies? Not exactly the most anxiety-calming activity. But for this 94-year-old passenger, flying presented a whole new set of challenges on a trip to Washington. SkyWest flight attendant Laura Failner was having a difficult day