The gift of Alzheimer’s
Suffering from Alzheimer’s, Aniiyah’s mother forgot who she was. Instead of letting this upset her, Aniiyah took it as a lesson. Here’s what she learned.
Family & Relationships / Featured / Healing / Real-Life Stories
by Aniiyah Klock · Published October 31, 2018
Suffering from Alzheimer’s, Aniiyah’s mother forgot who she was. Instead of letting this upset her, Aniiyah took it as a lesson. Here’s what she learned.
by Nathalie Delorme · Published October 17, 2018 · Last modified October 17, 2019
Nathalie tried everything to cure her eczema, trying every miracle product and magic potion. Then, she discovered the real source of her skin problem.
Courage / Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by The Real Us · Published November 11, 2016 · Last modified October 17, 2019
“I have believed you, owned you, lived with you, shrunk because of you, nearly broke apart in your hands many times, I have seen how easily you can destroy.”
Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Karin Sieger · Published September 12, 2016 · Last modified October 11, 2016
“I will make peace. I have to make peace, in order to die in peace, wherever, whenever that may be.”
Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Chelsea Cordes · Published August 19, 2016 · Last modified October 16, 2016
Chelsea was stewing in anger and depression, thinking no one was on her side. This is how asking for help changed her life.
Janaya Martin’s intimate and candid poem about coping with the death of her father while trying to cultivate forgiveness.
by Dr. Debra Reble · Published July 14, 2016 · Last modified October 14, 2016
At 8 years old, Dr. Debra Reble’s mother abandoned her. She spend the next 20 years repressing her emotions, overachieving, and trying to be perfect. This is her story of not only forgiving her mother, but learning to embrace herself.
Family & Relationships / Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Belinda Noakes · Published July 1, 2016 · Last modified August 31, 2017
Growing up, Belinda thought being “strong” meant protecting her family from her emotions. Many years later, she realized who she really needed to protect.
Sabrina’s powerful poem about healing, forgiveness, and the profound strength of letting go.
Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Lynn Brown Rosenberg · Published June 13, 2016 · Last modified October 15, 2016
Lynn’s sexuality was repressed for almost a lifetime. Just shy of 70 years old, she began to discover herself. This is her story of sexual awakening.