Inspiring Stories

During the pandemic, social distancing has been integral to preventing risks of catching and spreading COVID-19. It is especially important for the more vulnerable population, already battling an illness. But one of the downsides of social distancing is that we can’t be near our loved ones, which is especially difficult when they need us the

Unconditional love can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially in the society we live in. The story of Turia Pitt and Michael Hoskin’s incredible bond may warm some of us to the idea. After suffering terrible burn injuries, Turia was left with severe scaring on her face and body. In fact, she almost didn’t

We all remember our lowest points. The memories from those times never leave us: what happened, how we got out of it but also how we were treated when we needed help the most. Adam Deering never forgot his humble beginnings. In 2002, he was near-broke, and tried to get a £10,000 loan at the

In 2003, Justin Willoughby was lying in a hospital bed in Pittsburg when doctors told him that if he didn’t lose weight, he was going to die. At the time, he weighed 799 pounds.  At only 16, Justin had to save his life “I was only 16! I felt overwhelmed, but I decided to take

It doesn’t get more Hollywood than Jennifer Lopez. Miss “Jenny From The Block” has been stealing hearts for nearly twenty-five years now, and she’s not stopping anytime soon. While the press continues to be taken by her personal life, they often fail to neglect the hardships she’s faced behind the scenes. Her life, as it

Jacqueline Adan always struggled with being overweight but it wasn’t until after a humiliating experience at Disneyland in 2011, that she found the motivation to turn her life around and lose over 300 pounds. “I could barely walk to the park entrance without feeling like I was going to pass out. I couldn’t easily move,”

None of us have perfect relationships with our parents. Hell, some of us (including yours truly) have relationships that were devastating in childhood and remain devastating to this day. As always, it’s how we deal with the cards we’re dealt that matters most in life. For those of us seeking a little guidance on how

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova have been together for nearly two decades and all along the way, they’ve played by their own rules. Their love story includes at least two breakups, a decision to totally avoid marriage, and not one but two top-secret pregnancies. In 2007, Iglesias told PEOPLE en Español that dating Kournikova was

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to do far better at getting their dream job or embarking on an exciting career while others flounder? In fact, you may feel that you, yourself, are struggling, and you wonder what the secret is. The answer may be in a simple phrase: identity capital. Dr. Meg

Despite the fact that interracial relationships are not as outrageous as they used to be, the fact remains that there are still people who haven’t opened up to the idea. The unfortunate truth is that there are many who see differences before they recognize similarities. However, as Shiana’s story illustrates, when you decide to lead

It’s safe to say the world unanimously rejoiced last year when it was announced that Keanu Reeves has begun seeing someone new. Everyone wanted nothing but happiness for Keanu “Internet’s Boyfriend” Reeves.  The actor has had his career plagued by certain assumptions about his personal life and state of mind. Granted, he has experienced some

Achieving your dreams has no age limit, but sometimes, life gets in the way and we forget just how possible it is. That’s why stories of real life people who overcame all odds to achieve their goals are a strong reminders that we can do it, no matter what. Such is the story of Jaines

For a decade, Greg Dunston and Marie Mckinzie lived on the streets of San Francisco’s Oakland suburb before they finally found a home in the most unlikely place. A multi-millionaire Bay Area homeowner Terry McGrath decided to improve their lives by making them a part of his. In doing so, he hoped to prove one

The role of a father is a pivotal one for a young girl. For Bryan Borges Mascarenhas’ daughter, her father became the very first hero in her life, from before she even took her first breath! Borges plays as  a midfielder for second division Nautico Capibaribe FC, a Brazillian soccer team. On top of being talented

Not being able to pay for one’s meal, whether it’s due to lack of funds or having forgotten one’s wallet at home, is always a mortifying position to be in. When Brittany Reed found herself in that same situation at McDonald’s, she was saved by an unlikely hero, whose selflessness will warm your heart. Brittany

Some relationships are forever material, others are great while they last, and still others were never good to begin with. But we can learn from all of them. While I know there are far more than three categorical types making up the romantic realm, the fact is, anything less than forever eventually necessitates an ending.

Barry Farmer knew the foster care system very well because he grew up in it. For years, he always dreamed of having a family of his own, something he didn’t grow up with as a child. Barry grew up in an organization known as Kinship Care, which is a variant of foster care that allows

A parent’s most important job is to care for his or her children and make sure no harm comes to them. So when Aubrey Fontenot found out his son Jordan was being bullied at school, he got very upset. But rather than letting anger lead his response, what he did is something everyone can learn