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.
Losing a brother to suicide is complicated and painful. Reading and writing poems about losing a brother to suicide can help you process the pain.
In this poem, Laura, who lost her only brother to suicide, takes us on her journey of healing. She wrote this beautiful, moving, and intimate poem, and we’re pleased to share it with you today.
Family & Relationships / Featured / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Lauren Cecora · Published February 5, 2018
As Lauren was struggling to integrate motherhood into her chaotic lifestyle, she was laid off. At first, she saw it as the ultimate failure, but it turned out to be an incredible gift.
For years, Carol was glued to her Christmas traditions. Although they brought her joy, they also brought undue stress. This past Christmas, she decided to do something different.
by Claire Jones · Published February 16, 2017 · Last modified May 22, 2017
Today I rise. I rise.
I stand walking naked unaided across beds,
Beds of fire.
Feet now hardened, prepared
To lunge, to fly, to leap.
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.”
Family & Relationships / Healing / Real-Life Stories
by Tabita Green · Published October 2, 2016 · Last modified February 28, 2017
Medications led Tabita’s 13-year-old daughter to hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, and eight psychiatric hospitalizations. Here’s how she healed.
Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Elsa Al-Attar · Published June 7, 2016 · Last modified October 16, 2016
Looking back at a past of mental distress and addiction, Elsa celebrates two and a half years of healing and discovering her true self.
Healing / Real-Life Stories / Self-Discovery
by Sarah Lisovich · Published May 28, 2016 · Last modified October 15, 2016
Sarah’s family and friends urged her to try antidepressants. To make them happy, she did. Here’s what she learned about taking care of herself.
Family & Relationships / Healing / Real-Life Stories
by Kristin Rivas · Published May 15, 2016 · Last modified February 28, 2017
A jaw-dropping story of one woman’s journey through traumatic grief, attempted suicide, and crippling seizures, and onward to healing and leadership.