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Inspiring Stories of Resilience and Hope: Real-Life Narratives of Strength and Survival

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Many times, we can be inspired by stories of resiliency found in popular books & movies. These quotes & stories will help you stay positive.

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Chasing The Score That Changed My Life
March 10, 2026 | Guest Contributor | 👁 155 Views
By Dina Saalisi It’s a Friday afternoon in late September. I’m standing inside a dive bar in Elizabeth, New Jersey,…
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A photo of Theo Boyd's book she wrote when her world fell apart, "Hope All The Way."
My World Fell Apart: I Found Hope in the Rubble
January 14, 2026 | Guest Contributor | 👁 358 Views
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A photo of Aaron Poochigian's book "Four Walks in Central Park" about how walking through nature helped him enter recovery for his cocaine addiction.
Central Park’s Magic Helped Me Recover From a Cocaine Addiction
October 10, 2025 | Danielle Dahl | 👁 358 Views
By Aaron Poochigian This is a story of how Central Park saved me from a cocaine addiction. I’ve been all-in…
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A photo of the cover of Rachel Krentzman's PT, C-IAYT, MBA book: As Is: A Memoir on Healing the Past Through Yoga.
Healing the Past: The Moment That Changed My Life
September 24, 2025 | Guest Contributor | 👁 815 Views
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An image of the book cover of Blair's book: A Schizoid at Smith.
A Schizoid: Living and Thriving on the Margins
August 20, 2025 | Guest Contributor | 👁 404 Views
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A photo of Jeff Hobbs' book Seeking Shelter. It is about Evelyn, the homeless mom who impacted his life.
A Homeless Mom Saved Herself, Her Children, and Me
July 29, 2025 | Guest Contributor | 👁 645 Views
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A photo of Joan Peter's book about psychoanalysis and the words "How Psychoanalytic Therapy helped me to Ease Worry's Grip."
Psychoanalytic Therapy Helped Me Uncover the Hidden Truth of My Anxiety
July 1, 2025 | Guest Contributor | 👁 590 Views
By Joan K. Peters Psychoanalytic therapy (which differs from cognitive therapy) gave me the tools to understand why worry clung…
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A photo of Jim Kaveney's book "Unlimited Heart" which is a story of resilience and bouncing back stronger from life's challenges.
The Truth About Resilience: More Than Just Bouncing Back
April 28, 2025 | Guest Contributor | 👁 819 Views
By: Jim Kaveney Resilience is often misunderstood. We hear phrases like “water off a duck’s back,” implying that true strength…
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An image of Steve Larsen's son Eric at 17 months old for the article about lessons in loss.
Lessons in Loss From Family Both Lost and Found
April 14, 2025 | Guest Contributor | 👁 656 Views
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Learning to Set Boundaries at 42 (and Why It Took Me So Long)

March 20, 2026 | Prudence Lybeck
I used to think learning to set boundaries was something confident people did. The kind of people who could say,...
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Ash Beckham on Breaking Free: Authenticity Beyond the Closet

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Healing with the 396 Hz Frequency: Releasing Fear & Guilt

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A yin yang made of hands and separated by a vine with the words wu wei the art of effortless action surrounding it.

Wu Wei: Flowing Effortlessly with the Sacred Feminine

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