Stories

By Rachel Denton It was a Friday when I drove to that little coastal corner of Georgia. The highway was bare—the usual. The day’s sky featured an overcast film, the...

By: Taylor Shifflett

This August marks five years since I began my recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. I suffered silently for three years before treatment was my only option.  Recovery is the most rewarding journey I have faced. I have learned more about myself in the past 5 years, than some people learn in their own lifetime. I'm self-aware, I am thoughtful, I am compassionate, I'm wise, I'm strong. I know God chose me for this because I will fight loudly against the voices in my head.

Meet Brenda! She is kind and soft spoken, with a passion for learning and you would certainly never guess all that her life has endured. We are so thankful for her incredible vulnerability as she shared with us all of the mountains and valleys her life has seen. Over the course of four marriages she has endured poisoning, cheating, and abuse. Brenda shared that she always seemed to pick all of the wrong guys, but her experience has taught her a lot about life, choices, and perseverance. We can all learn from sweet Brenda!

Nelda - 72

Meet Nelda! She is 72 and is a cancer survivor that knows how much attitude can change your life. Having endured multiple cancers, molestation, and robbery, Nelda inspired and encouraged us to never stop fighting. Her beautiful words on choosing life and loving others were powerful and provoking. We hope they speak to you the way they did to us!

Meet Jack! Jack is 72 years old, and his precious smile is sure to brighten your day. A man with interests in business and politics, Jack works hard to keep his mind working and active. Having lived to see the stock market crash, Jack has a lot to say about life, being yourself, and how to press on.

Say hello to our friend Barbara Lee! She is 74 and she stole our heart from the second we met her. She is a free spirit who loves travel, and wishes that she’d done a lot more of it...

Like many people, I grew up in a loving, supportive home and I was lucky enough to have parents that pushed me, encouraged me, and were proud of me. Also like many people, for the longest time, I thought that this love and support from my parents, authority figures, friends, and even God was entirely reliant on my performance.

My life summed up into what I actually experienced in my life. The good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful.

I was brought into this world raised in a wonderful family who cared for each other more than themselves. I’m an only child, so you could say there were good times and hard times. But instead of running away from writing this, here we go..