Shannon opens up on how to take one step at a time in her life as an amputee. Her story of determination and hope will inspire you and make you realize not everything is as it appears. Zest and  joy for life and her family give her continued strength in what anyone would consider a difficult time, but she shows you, that just because something different has happened to you, doesn't mean you have to live differently.

You can love who you see in the mirror no matter your age, size or gender. Charise Dickersen opens up about body image, not just as a woman but her message for everyone. 

Sally Smail opens up about on how she felt as a child she was unwanted and was told she was a mistake, She had to grow up fast at the age of 14, raise her almost 4 year old brother and find her place in life feeling she wasn't wanted by her mother, father and step father who later she found out was her biological father.

Sally is an ordained minister, a broadcaster on the faith based network HSBN, written a book "Waiting for Prince Charming in the real world and also speaks in churches and groups about her story in hopes to inspire and give hope no matter your struggle. 

Sally finds the power in herself

There is always hope and light when their is addiction. Anna Rittenhouse shares her journey with her now adult boys, who battled drug addiction and have been on the recovery path of more than 7 years, through clearer eyes. 

Never give up, even when it seems so dark and hopeless!

"When you can't be there for yourself". Karla Young talks about her unexpected recovery from a motorcycle accident and how she beat the odds to living some of her best days. She gives you hope that no matter what "don't give up".

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. Today Stephen Land Jr. speaks about childhood sexual assualt and how it changed his life. This episode is at the discretion of an adult should there be children listening. Stephan talks openly about how he struggled as a child and young adult with depression, suicide and finding his place within himself, school and life. 

Stephan has written two books, one can be found on Amazon today and the other will be released in the near future. You may also contact Stephen for support or if you have questions: 

Book #1 (Found on Amazon):          "The Race"   The Race (The Race to Self Identity) Volume 1 

Book #2: (To be released in the near future):   "Surviving"  

Facebook:       Facebook.com/TheRace.NoMoreSilence

Email:        [email protected]

Deborah has many stories within her life, she touches upon a few, but the one that was the turning point in her life is alcohol. Listen to her stories and her new vision upon life as she celebrates her life with sobriety. 

Thank you Deborah for sharing your story to give hope, healing and inspiration. You are a beautiful warrior 

Life is precious in living and in passing. I share my story with the loss of my daughter Nicole Marie on New Years Day 2007, not to get sympathy but to allow you to better understand why I founded this podcast, by giving you hope when something different has either happend to you or you were born different according to the "norm" way of thinking.  I can't change the world, but I can make a difference, one person one day at a time by sharing a story you too may be able to relate to or can share with someone in need of hearing these stories.

 The loss of a child is painful and a constant reminder of how precious life truly is. It's not just a cliche' but a way of living should you allow to see it through your heart and eyes as I do. 

Welcome to my story.....   In memory of my precious daughter Nicole Marie "Forever 17"