Inspiring Stories

For most, the American Dream is still having a solid job, raising a family, and pledging allegiance to the flag. Things were much darker for 38-year-old Michael Kent. Hate ink Kent’s vocation was hate; his family was a part of a violent skinhead gang, and his flag was a swastika, two of which he got

Women never know when or how they may be harassed. But knowing there are vigilant and caring people in the world who are willing to step in, practice active listening, and help rather than ignoring the situation is downright inspiring. Perhaps that’s why this motivating story of a teen in a Starbucks has gone viral.

After unsuccessfully trying to have a second child, Frank Somerville, anchorman on Fox affiliate KTVU, and his wife decided to adopt their daughter. In an interview with Care, Somerville said that the fact she was Black didn’t even enter his mind. “It’s like having a pink kid, a purple kid, a white kid. A kid

Twenty one-year-old Karyn Vallantyne called her friend on February 11th hoping to get some advice and encouraging words as she complained about her love life. However, it was not the words of her friend that helped her, but a note from a stranger. Alone on Valentine’s Day Karyn, who works at a recruitment agency, chatted

Brandon Qualls uses a wheelchair to get around. The hand-push model he had been using for years was becoming a pain for the Caddo Hills High School senior. “My arms would get really tired,” Brandon told News9 TV. Always there for each other However, Brandon’s struggles didn’t go unnoticed by his friend Tanner Wilson. Tanner

When Carl Wallace, the owner of Diablo’s Southwest Grill in Augusta, Georgia, saw that the glass on the front door of his restaurant was shattered, his initial reaction was anger. Scene of the crime At 4 a.m. that morning, someone had broken into the restaurant and stolen the cash register. Unbeknownst to the thief, however,

“It takes a village” might be one of our favourite family quotes, but this story is even more proof there’s truth to the saying. When Kim Bellus learned her son was ineligible to take the bus to school, it was a neighbour who stepped in with remarkable kindness to help them out. The long walk

When most of us think of hitting age 70, we are motivated by dreams of being retired and enjoying the fruits of our labor. Unfortunately, not all of us are so lucky. For one elderly man in Idaho, his 70s meant still hustling and working two jobs to make ends meet- until one customer changed

Hard work is one of the core values of America, but having a hard life should not be a prerequisite for success. One young woman in Galveston, Texas, was living a tough life in order to reach her goals when she met a couple at work who would change her life. Long walk to work

James Anderson is a father, a plumber, and to many in the United Kingdom, a “godsend.” In 2017, Anderson closed his private business and devoted himself entirely to helping disabled and elderly people with their plumbing issues- for free (with that said, here are some kindness quotes). No charge Anderson made the decision to entirely

Whoever thumbs their nose at overprotective parents will think twice after hearing Dolores Diaz Lopez’s terrifying story. Lopez was walking down the street in Queens, New York, with son Benny and daughter Zuriely- with their 5-year-old brother Jacob running ahead- when all hell broke loose. Suddenly snatched In mere seconds, a man bolted from an

Seventy-two-year-old Ella Setzler is raising six children all by herself. After first raising her own children, then several grandchildren, the great-grandmother is now raising six great-grandchildren. Devoted grandmother The circumstances surrounding their situation are unclear, but Ella rescued the young siblings from a bad situation and gave them a loving, supportive home. Paying for the

23-year-old Dusti Talavera was in her Colorado apartment, watching three children playing on a frozen pond from her window. She turned around for a moment and when she looked back, they were gone. Free fall Right before her eyes, the ice gave away, sending the three kids- two girls, aged 4 and 6 and an

For Dianne, being a single working mom while going to school was already a tough task. However, as a Latina woman growing up in the 60s and 70s, she also had to contend with ruthless racism. An unlikely match Because of this, finding love wasn’t high on Dianne’s list. Yet, love found her, and his

Mother of four, Katie Prentiss of Portland, Oregon, was looking forward to escaping the Beaver State and spending some good old mom-daughter time with her oldest girl Abi in New York. Photo bombed According to the Daily Mail, during a stroll through Central Park, Prentiss stopped on a footbridge so her 17-year-old could snap a

They say true friends will always pick up again where they left off, no matter how long it has been. Betty Grebenschikoff and Ana María Wahrenberg proved that last year when they hugged it out after more than 80 years apart.  Childhood friends Growing up in Berlin just before World War II, Betty Grebenschikoff and

Priyanka Chopra has welcomed her new bundle of joy.  The actress and her husband, Nick Jonas, announced the arrival of their first child on January 21, sending their supporters and fans into rapturous messages of congratulations online. Motherhood is an enormous milestone for any woman, of course, and they should be able to take the

Anyone can fall victim to a scam, but it seems as though plenty of scammers out there often target the elderly population. Luckily, as this story proves, there are still plenty of good people out there who want to make sure that doesn’t happen. Going about his business In December 2018, just a couple of

Maddison Raines and a friend were walking in a park when a stranger approached the duo in a white SUV. While shielding his face, the man told Maddison that her brother had “been in a serious accident” and had instructed him to pick her up. What’s the code word? Thankfully, the Arizona family had previously

When two people take their wedding vows, they promise unconditional love and to cherish each other in sickness and in health. Lucky people don’t have to face the “sickness” part of their vows until old age. However, sometimes couples have to face hardships early, and they can choose to handle it with fear or with

The concerns over Jennifer Aniston’s personal life continue.  Since her divorce from Brad Pitt in 2005, Jennifer has been the target of both widespread pity and vilification. Her single, childless status has always been a thorn in the side for some people, eliciting baseless assumptions about her character and her suitability as a wife.  The

Teachers and students rallied in support of the student, who decided to switch schools after the traumatic experience. Bullied for his disability A deaf high school student in Nebraska had suffered from years of bullying due to his disability. But the actions of two students during one lunch period nearly broke him. Two male students

Get the Kleenex ready for this tear-jerker of a tribute for one extra special dad. Defying expectations despite cerebral palsy Ever since the moment he was born, Stephen J. Wampler has faced massive challenges — and overcome them. An accident at birth led Wampler to develop a severe form of cerebral palsy, inhibiting his movement

After Marsha Parker became a mom in 2010, she fell into the trap of neglecting her health and kept gaining weight until she realized the impact it was having on her daughter. As a single parent, Marsha had to give up her high-paying job as a financial advisor for a job that paid less but

Will Smith is laying all his cards on the table.  In a revelatory profile on GQ, the 53-year-old actor opens up about his evolution as a husband, father, and professional actor and how he continues to maneuver the countless controversies plaguing his family.  Everyone knows that the Smiths like to wear their hearts on their

When one fan’s heartbreaking story struck a chord with music megastar Taylor Swift, what followed was her biggest hit to date. A struggling fan’s story Social media gives celebrities a connection with their fans never seen before. No one epitomizes fan engagement more than pop superstar Taylor Swift. Beyond her Instagram account with 179 million

Some relationships simply don’t have a fairytale beginning, but they can have a fairytale ending and that’s exactly the case for Lisa Kudrow and her French advertising executive husband, Michel Stern. When the couple first met back in the ‘80s, the Friends star experienced a sort of love at first sight as she immediately became

These days, it almost feels like life’s the full-time grind while work is the escape. Her everyday struggle Angel, an employee at Modell’s sporting goods store will tell you that. While training a new associate named Joey during the filming of a documentary, she confided to him about her struggles. “I love this job… but

Simply a humble man doing a very kind thing. He believes in treating people equally A disabled woman and her husband would often come to the IHOP in Springfield, Illinois, and they’d always sit at Joe Thomas’ table. Thomas had been working as a waiter at the IHOP for over a decade and one day

Mariah Carey and Princess Diana have more than the nineties in common.  The roaring nineties indeed catapulted both women to the stratosphere of the public consciousness, but they were also poles apart in other ways. One was a princess whose highbred status and graceful demeanor captivated the entire planet in just a few years, the