Inspiring Stories

Two months ago, 7-year-old Emouree Johnson woke up to the “worst news of her life.” Tragically, her single mother, Karli, had died unexpectedly at the age of 29. Without insurance, the loss was not only emotionally devastating but also financially straining for the family. Barely able to cover funeral costs, the family couldn’t afford to

Life can work in funny ways. Sometimes you connect with someone when you’re young, without realizing how impactful that relationship will be to you years down the road. That was definitely the case for this duo, who went from childhood sweethearts to a married couple after 11 years with no contact. A Memorable Vacation Monica

The end of a relationship is rarely easy, especially when you’re not the one doing the ending. When college student Fallon Thompson recently “got dumped” she was understandably heartbroken. But lucky for her, there IS one person she can always depend on…her dad. And he was right there to pick up the pieces of her

When high school valedictorian Alem Hadzic, 18, walked across the stage in his cap and gown and a pair of muddy shoes, he was ready to bid farewell to his fellow graduates. No one knew that just forty-five minutes earlier, he had said the most heartbreaking goodbye of his life. Teenager Buries His Dad and

Most parents recognize that no child is perfect and are willing to work with leaders and educators to raise decent human beings. But when one mother realized the person charged with her son’s education was nothing more than a bully, she wrote him an epic letter. Called Into the Office Mom responds to headmaster with

Most people go through life in search of identity and purpose, particularly as we get older. But for those who don’t have a complete picture of their family history, that search can produce more questions than answers. One Swedish man experienced that growing up. Michael Anderberg began to wonder about his biological father’s identity as

A Family Conspiracy Close up of a person’s face Photo by Peter Forster on Unsplash “She never knew it was gone, which is amazing,” marvels Casey Brown. Think about it: Four long years in secrecy. And he wasn’t alone in his plot, recruiting his uncle Fred and cousin Drake, who each have one particular skill

Prom is supposed to be a special time for a teen. It’s a time of celebration and friendship, and recognizing all of your life’s achievements so far. However, it can also be a hard time for those who don’t feel like they fit in, or whose plans for their prom don’t pan out the way

A teen in Missouri was having trouble finding shoes that fit him. He appealed to local news outlets and tried to find a solution online. But because of his large size, it was hard to find a reasonable and affordable option. Then Shaq stepped in to save the day. Appealing to the Community Shaq helps

“I was really in a dark place,” Melanie says, thinking about the day she drove her kids to Houston to start a new life. The drive was rainy and gray, just like her thoughts. She had just separated from her husband and accepted a new job as a respiratory therapist in Texas. She and her