I’ve never had a ‘normal’ life, I’ve dealt with so much for so long I fear I am past the point of ‘normal’ at times. It’s sad really to not feel as if you have lived for 12...
Healing & Recovery
My story
My name is Sophie, and I never thought I’d be in a place like this. A place where everything feels cold and clinical, where every day feels like a battle against myself. It started...
3rd open heart surgery
At the age of 19 I had my 3rd open heart surgery I had to have surgery so soon because my other heart failed I had just finished high school I had a rough lonely year in and out of...
My Journey to recovery
Hello everyone my name is Crystal, I am 17, and I was named BGC (Boys and Girls Club) YOY (Youth of the Year). My YOY journey so far has been life-changing. It has shown me who is there and...
Addicts are heroes
Addicts are heroes It’s really tough to have an addiction or bad habit. It ruins your life, your confidence, your career, your family, and your self-worth. Some people even lose their...
Finding Strength in Loss: A Journey of Grief and Growth
Losing someone you love unexpectedly changes everything. It’s like the ground beneath you shifts, and suddenly, life feels completely different. For me, this journey started on...
I am Not a Mystery
My name is Lasaunia Thompson. I lived with a disease for 7 years that didn’t have a name. It came out of nowhere and was extremely painful. It came with painful wounds that would...
My recovery story
Hi, I’d like to share my story about having anorexia for 22 years to help as many people as possible. I want to heal the world, and I hope sharing my story will do just that. I have...
A Rebound
My journey started on Sunday, December 6, 2020. The first day I put a drink and drug down and wanted to change my entire life! My name is James Lee Monahan, I go by Jamie, and life has been...
I am a living miracle!
Hi.I am an 11 year old girl.I have had two brain surgeries.I learned about it when my mom wanted to find out why I was rolling in my bed.She took me to get my first MRI.When they told me...