“The night they took me from my mother, I wasn’t scared of losing her—I was terrified of losing school. It was my only safe place, my only constant. I had made a promise to my brother, and nothing—not foster care, not instability—could break it. This is the story of how education became my lifeline and led me to a future I never thought possible.”
“The Night They Took Me From My Mother, My Only Thought Was School—And Keeping My Promise To My Brother.”
The 3 Life-Changing Relationships We All Need — And How Each One Shapes Us
In life, we cross paths with many people, but only a few leave a lasting imprint. Some relationships help us grow, others challenge us, and a rare few change us forever. These three kinds of relationships shape who we become and teach us the most profound lessons about life and love. Understanding the purpose each one serves can help us appreciate these connections and nurture them in a way that transforms us for the better.
Here are the three life-changing relationships we all need and how each one makes us who we are.
The 4 Types of Friendships That Define Our Lives (and How to Nurture Each One)
Friendship is one of the most fulfilling relationships we experience in life, bringing joy, support, and a sense of belonging. But not all friendships are alike—each one fills a unique role that shapes who we are and who we become. Recognizing the different types of friends we have can help us appreciate each relationship for what it brings and nurture them accordingly.
20 Things I’ve Learned After 200 Days Sober From Alcohol
“When I stopped drinking, I started living.”
I Was Unexpectedly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, And Found A Strength I Didn’t Know I Had
“I was about the healthiest person you could find in a 10-mile radius, with no family history of any type of cancer.”