Inspiring Stories

The Kardashian clan is no stranger to poor decision-making, but when push comes to shove, they know how to put their foot down.  That’s precisely what the eldest Kardashian sister, Kourtney, had to do when she realized that her partner of ten years, and the father to her three children, Scott Disick, wasn’t going to

Fighting a legal battle often involves walking a tightrope where your voice becomes your most important instrument of advocacy. If you do not speak up, you risk the continuance of the status quo, and if you do speak up, you can risk some very serious and quite literal forms of punishment. When you introduce the

A frat house cook put her heart and soul into her job. Now three decades later, the frat gave her an incredible gift as a thank you for all her efforts. Jessie Hamilton Day To the frat brothers at Phi Gamma Delta at Louisiana State University, Jessie Hamilton wasn’t just an amazing cook. She was

After spending nearly $300 at TJ Maxx, two women returned their items and vowed never to shop at the store again when a plainclothes police officer accused them of shoplifting without any evidence. The women were wrongly accused In a series of TikTok videos that now have millions of views, two women were stopped from

A Texas mom thought she’d send her kid to daycare with a lovely note, but what she got in return was shocking and uncalled for. A shocking note from a daycare teacher Francesca Easdon sent her child Kyler to daycare like any other day, but on this occasion, she sent him with a note to

Slow and steady tends to win the race, especially when the race is a marathon. In life we tend to want “quick fixes” to our problems, but those easy fixes are often unsustainable solutions. However, we can find out over time, that if we do not institute positive patterns of behavior in the place of

Despite looking rusty and rickety, carnival rides are usually safe — but apparently not always. One malfunctioning ride drove its riders to tears, but thankfully, a group of festival-goers teamed up to stop the ride and save the day. Shaking out of control It was a sight that made someone taking a video of the incident

A loving son took his mom, whose health was steadily declining with Alzheimer’s and who lived in a care facility, on a trip to Nepal. What happened there wowed doctors and allowed this mother to thoroughly enjoy her final years. Sad decline for a loving mother For 44-year-old Sean O’Sallaigh, growing up in Dublin was

Rihanna might be one of the most beloved, celebrated personalities in the world, but there’s an undeniable sense of mystique surrounding her personal life.  It’s likely because the 33-year-old musician and entrepreneur goes above and beyond to keep her domestic affairs under wraps. She’s a master at methodically curating her image to only advance initiatives

Many people with the disease Winston Ben Clements has don’t live past childhood. But not only has he managed to push past his health restrictions, he’s also found love. Little chance to live past childhood You know how much it hurts to break a leg? Try doing that every single month for 12 years. Winston

Was being part of One Direction as phenomenal and glorious as it seemed? Even the most skeptical of audiences can confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt that the group is one of the most influential musical acts of all time. Not only did they singlehandedly revive the boyband model that had gone stagnant since

After several years of trying to get pregnant, a couple had the chance to foster a child — and there’s no way they were going to be picky about it. Hesitant to foster Couple Tierra and Patrick Hamm started dating at 18 and from early on they knew they wanted a big family. Tierra was

If your name is Posh, you’re likely expected to uphold rigorous standards whenever you go for the rest of your life. Victoria Beckham has yet to let us down.  During her effervescent breakout with the Spice Girls, she developed a reputation as a poised, high-achieving woman of immense class, attitude, and sophistication. Only, it’s been

For Olajumoke Orisaguna, life was a challenge. She had to leave her husband and village to earn money for her two young children, but it turned out the move to the big city was worthwhile — and we’re not talking about her work as a bread seller. Spellbound by a bread seller British rapper Tinie Tempah

We often hear that words have power, but so do names. When people forget our names, mispronounce them, or give us nicknames we don’t like– it can have a devastating effect on our self worth. This is what one New Zealand mother refused to let happen to her young daughter. Pronunciation Pitfall Paris Tautu spoke

Hollywood is an island, and everyone is related to each other in some way or the other.  A case in point: Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds. They’re considered to be two of the most endearing, charming cinematic personalities of our times. Yet, many still don’t know that they’d been married to each other for three

Like so many of us, Rosa had a rough go during the coronavirus pandemic. After working at the same New York condo for 20 years, she was furloughed and had to move in with her sister. But Rosa was beloved and treated like family by residents of the luxury condo, so they thought they’d help her

Joshua Jackson famously spoke about the struggles of modern dating back in 2016 when he stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show and admitted that becoming single after a 10-year relationship was anything but easy. Jackson and longtime partner Diane Kruger had parted ways in July 2016 and, as he pointed out, “Things have changed a

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are a rarity in Hollywood. Their 32-year marriage would be impressive by any standards, but the actors have managed to balance two successful entertainment careers with a surprisingly down-to-earth family life. The pair met in 1987 on the set of Lemon Sky, tied the knot that September, and welcomed their

One hardworking housecleaner got the keys to a new life in a perfectly planned prank. Just scrubbing by Cara Simmons, a single mother of three from Cleveland, cleaned houses to provide for her family. According to her boss Mary Jo, the grind took its toll on her. “Cara has struggled with financial concerns. [She was]

While driving one day, a man saw someone walking along the highway in scorching heat so he stopped to ask why. It turned out the man was walking over 8 miles to and from work to earn money for his family, so the stranger picked him up and helped fundraise more than $52,000. He walks

There’s something exceedingly bittersweet about a missed connection.  You meet someone, you become infatuated, you want to follow your heart, but for some reason or the other, the moment passes, and you find yourself overcome with regret and wistfulness. You cope with your yearning by envisioning alternative realities for yourself, creating elaborate, lived-in universes that

What is it about professional wrestling that propels its most prominent players towards movie stardom? It may seem fairly unexceptional at the moment, but it wasn’t too long ago that a jump from a rough-and-tumble fighting gig to a feted career in Hollywood made you a laughing stock in both arenas. Some notable examples of

Nothing rocked the Twilight Universe more severely than a cheating scandal involving its beloved leading stars.   A few months prior to the release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were caught up in a trying, unpleasant situation that soured fans’ moods and incited widespread anger among the

A careless English teacher perpetuated sexist stereotypes with a worksheet for her students — and Twitter wouldn’t let it slight. An inherently sexist assignment What started as a simple English spelling worksheet has spiraled into a viral discussion about gender roles and sexism in our society. It all started with a tweet from a surgeon in

How did Matthew McConaughey make the transition from rom-com heartthrob to leading dramatic actor? It’s a question that has stumped, and surprised, many cinephiles across the country. Unfortunately, there is a tendency to enclose celebrities into specific, pre-ordained boxes, so when someone dares to break loose, the press usually constructs false narratives about the performer’s

Parenthood is a beautiful phase of life to be in, but not without its complexities. Mothers and fathers have to balance many different factors all at the same time, while consistently prioritizing their children above all else. There is a learning curve, and while some get to undergo the learning curve in private, others experience

One husband who went to incredible lengths to help his sick wife heal shows the true challenges and rewards of a loving relationship. Pain points We know that women can have unique pains and challenges. One woman shared hers online, recounting her battle with endometriosis. According to the Mayo clinic, it’s a condition defined by abnormal

There are some moments so pure, elated, and unimaginably amazing that the emotions running through you are indescribable. Every single person on this planet deserves a home. Not just any home, but a permanent one. Human beings require the stability of a permanent residence filled with loved ones they can call family. Long-awaited news Well,

For 17 nights, a fisherman’s wife was worried sick for her husband who was missing in the forest. A massive rescue team searched for him night and day, until they finally found him, thankfully in good condition. Lost in the wilderness After avid fisherman Harry Burleigh didn’t come home from a camping trip in the