Inspiring Stories

“Really, bro, you got to resort to this?” Those were a few of Santino Burrola’s last words on social media before his life was ruined. Over 1.5 million people, including rapper Snoop Dogg, saw what he did. He’d lose his job, receive racist comments, fall behind on his bills and be separated from his family

When Simon Johnson met Shannon Lowery while gaming online, it was love at virtual first sight. “The first thing, maybe, was her smile. It sounds stupid but it’s true — personality, the way she looked, obviously. She’s a beautiful woman,” he said. He was so sure she was “the one,” in fact, that he left

Parenting is challenging. That’s why we rely on our villages to help get us through certain stages with our kids. One of the unspoken challenges about parenting, however, is the judgment we sometimes feel from others. Well, a father in Oregon decided to speak up about it after he and his family went out to

“Oh goodness! Are you sure? I’m starting to tear up here.” “I’ve never had this in my life.” It started with a random act of kindness. It’s a gift that sets off a bittersweet success story reminding us all to never judge a book by its cover. A Man Gives a Homeless a Stunning Gift

When Sharaine Caraballo, 32, along with her husband Wilson, 42, and their 5 kids moved from Texas to Pawtucket, Rhode Island, they were understandably nervous. After all, moving into a new town and a new neighborhood can be nerve-wracking. You never quite know what to expect. There are a lot of What-Ifs. “Our biggest fear

As Drew Barrymore talks with them, he’s in tears and she’s on the brink of crying too. “You see so many people who don’t put in the effort, and I just like to see my reward,” the woman beams proudly. While she’s speaking about the guest sitting next to her, in a few moments the

When it comes to regaling people with their fishing conquests, fishermen (and women) are prone to exaggeration. Somehow, what was in actuality a tiny minnow becomes a great white shark. And while most “fish tales” aren’t true, this one it seems, truly is the catch of a lifetime. The Catch of a Lifetime During a

Boy is crazy about girl. Girl is madly in love with boy. Against all odds and distances, the two join in a beautiful union. A classic love story, right? For some salty souls, this couple is being branded ‘uncomfortable,’ ‘weird,’ and ‘not genuine.’ While it remains a sad sign of the times, their reaction gives

It was a bitter cold Wisconsin night that was about to get way chillier for bus driver Natalie Barnes. She spotted a man she’d seen before, but something seemed off with him that night. He boarded the bus and sat quietly by himself. Then, during her break, he approached Barnes while she was alone. That’s

In the midst of the daily hustle and bustle of Gilbert, Arizona, Rose Farmer embarked on a seemingly ordinary quest: finding a costume for her daughter at the local Goodwill store. Little did she know that this mundane trip would soon take an unexpected turn that would touch the hearts of many. What One Woman