Inspiring Stories

Five-year-old Maria Rosa was smart as a whip, but she didn’t go to school. She couldn’t. When her mother abandoned her and her father, Jose Gonzalo, the two found themselves forced to leave the Peruvian countryside and head for the city with its promise of better jobs. Maria Rosa had to leave everything she’d ever

When little Lupito walked into a store in his hometown of Durango, Mexico, he wasn’t there to buy something. Rather, he was hoping to sell something. His one and only toy — a dirty white and green soccer ball. Lupito’s father left years ago, leaving his single mother to raise him and his older brother

Losing a loved one is very painful. As a child, losing a parent who has loved you unconditionally since the day you were born is one of the most painful things we can imagine. But just because someone has passed away doesn’t mean your love has disappeared. And one little boy in Mexico reminded the

It’s a TikTok video that has captured the hearts of more than a million people. In a mere 7 seconds, it takes viewers on a poignant journey of loss, longing, and waiting. A journey that Vuong Le knows only too well. Business used to be booming for Le’s Santa Rosa restaurant, aptly named Lee’s Noodle

In 2015, many Syrians fled their homes due to violence, collapsed infrastructures and a lack of work. They feared for their safety and for the well-being of their families when the civil war began. Because of this, many refugees were left doing whatever they could to make ends meet. What a Single Dad Did Every

They say there is nothing quite like the relationship between a mother and her child. Many women, however, undergo tragedy during childbirth when things can cause complications. Around 2.8 million children and mothers die yearly, some during labor and delivery. Losing a child can be a devastating tragedy that some mothers never recover from. Why

Many times in life, when individuals are down on their luck, they feel as though they have no hope. Not many things in life can appear to be happy or even rewarding. When an individual goes through a rough patch, it’s hard to find those moments of silver lining. Until, of course, something happens that

As we age, everyday tasks can become harder. We move slower, we discover new aches and pains, and easy tasks we maybe took for granted can suddenly seem a lot more difficult. That’s why when we see someone helping an elderly person in need, it can melt our hearts: it reminds us that there’s good

Following the rules is usually the recommended course of action, especially when it comes to road safety and first aid. There are times however, where exceptions are necessary. This was the case for a truck driver who broke the usual safety rules in order to save a life. How a Man’s Quick-Thinking Saved a Person’s

When first-grade reading teacher Jenna Riccio met Nate, she had no idea that one day, instead of calling her teacher, he would be calling her “mom.” Their journey to becoming a family started at the Walsh Elementary School in Waterbury, Connecticut. It was December 2018. Nate, who was 7 years old at the time, had