“I was in endless survival mode, in bed for months, and none of my doctors believed me. Every well-crafted piece that compiled my life broke apart. I realized that no matter how hard I tried, there was no way back into my old life. I needed to find a new purpose, a new definition of who I was and what I wanted in life. And that’s when something shifted inside me.”
‘You can’t have these symptoms because they do not match your appearance. You must imagine them.’: Woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome shares journey to diagnosis, reclaiming her life
‘Don’t say anything. You don’t want to be taken from home, do you?’ We hid in our rooms, afraid of the people supposed to keep us safe.’: Child trauma survivor marries best friend, finds meaning of ‘real love’
“All I knew was I was scared of ‘love.’ I didn’t want it. In fact, I wanted to run from it like it was the plague. I wish I could go back and hold myself like I held my siblings. I wish I could tell little Jas that real love was coming. An angel on earth. The most adorable, bi-racial boy with the biggest dimples and largest afro I had ever seen.”
WWII Soldier’s Lost Letter Finds Its Way To Widow After 76 Years
“It’s like he came back to me. I couldn’t believe it.”
Bride Surprises Groom By Signing Wedding Vows For Deaf In-Laws
“I want our family to be able to communicate without any barriers.”
Man Shares Hilarious Photoshoot ‘Taking Out’ Neighbor’s Trash Bin
“He said take my bin out. If he had said put my bin out, it would have been just a normal day in Mackay.”
Homeless Man Reunites With Long-Lost Family After Kind Barber Gives Stunning Makeover
“In the end, João walked out with a trimmed beard, a fresh haircut, new clothes, a jacket, and a pair of shoes. He looked like a completely different person!”
Dear Heart Moms, It’s Okay To Cry (A Lot)
“Because nothing, I repeat, NOTHING is going to prepare you for what you are about to see.”
Deaf Boy Hugs Mickey And Minnie Mouse For Using Sign Language
The most magical place on earth just got even more magical.
‘Something’s wrong with Shaina!’ She lay stiff, her face crimson, lips bluish. When we received an answer, it was devastating.’: Girl with BPAN, a rare disease, inspires kindness movement
“Her diagnosis sent us reeling, but we decided we wouldn’t define Shaina by her condition but by her sunshine personality.”
‘I convinced myself I needed to commit suicide in order to keep my family safe.’: Man pays it forward after friend saves his life
“This time last year, I was waking up every day wishing I would die. Drowning in a sea of negative energy, I received a message from a friend who noticed something wasn’t right with me. Fast forward 365 days, I’ve never felt more alive.”