Portraits

 

The story of one man's ability to overcome multiple losses that happened simultaneously.

Read this story to learn why he feels that, despite his challenges, things actually worked out better for him.

Life Lesson: Control what you can and let everything else take care of itself.

 

 

The story of one young woman's journey from dependency to independance.

Read this story to learn how, through her faith, she found a peacefulness and confidence that improved her relatioships.

Life Lesson: Accept your own vulnerability. Give freely and accept nothing in return.

 

 

The story of one soldier's ability to overcome the trauma caused by repeated exposure to life threatening experiences.

Read this story to learn why he feels that exploring painful feelings is a way of finding joy, true satisfaction and hope for in future.

Life Lesson: You didn't come this far to turn back now.

 

 

The story of one woman's journey to sobriety.

Read this story to learn how improved self-esteem prevents self-sabotage.

Life Lesson: The way you get control over your life is through the choices you make each day.

 

 

The story of one woman's journey to becoming her best self.

Read this story to learn how focusing on what is important to you and being truthful to yourself can lead to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Life Lesson: Chose to do the things that have meaning for you.

 

 

 

The story of one woman's journey to be the best mom she can be.

Read this story to learn how despite her son's recent diagnosis of autism, one woman chooses to look past the challenges and find the opportunity.

Life Lesson: No one is going to fix your problems for you. Tackle them head-on.

 

 

The story of one family's journey in creating a family.

 

Read this story to experience the joys and challenges of parenting and learn how one woman survived the death of two children thanks to the kindness of others.

 

Life Lesson: The time you have with your children is limited and precious. Always find a moment to tell them how much you love them.

 

 

 

The story of one mother's battle to obtain special education services for her son.

 

Read this story to experience the power and strength of  a mother's commitment to ensuring her son received the learning supports he needed - and how her perseverance changed the minds of educators and professionals.

 

Life Lesson: Never, ever give up on your child. You know what they need and you are the only one who can fight for them.

 

 

 

The story of one man's journey growing up behind prison walls and going back to help others after being released.

 

Read this story to experience how life events transformed a young man and how he found peace and freedom in talking about his traumatic experiences. This is the story of one man's journey of finding purpose in helping others, within and beyond the prison walls.

 

Life Lesson: No matter what happens to you in life, there is always a chance for things to improve. Have faith - great suffering can be followed by great joy.