Erika had a seemingly perfect life: great husband, six-figure job, beautiful house. Then it all came crashing down and she realized she wan't living the life she truly wanted. She left her husband, found minimum wage work, and started all over. 

Derek was on a bus with his pregnant wife when they were hit by a drunk driver. Derek survived but his wife and unborn daughter were killed. He's since found an inspirational path to faith and healing. 

Liz had a very difficult childhood (trigger warning: physical and sexual abuse). It led to her rebelling in her teens with drugs and crime; she was in and out of jail and even dropped out of high school. When she hit rock bottom at a juvenile detention center, she had a revelation and completely changed her life. 

Leigh's only child, 19 year old McKinsey, died in a tragic car accident in 2016. When the shocking cause of the wreck was revealed, Leigh channeled her grief into passion and set out on a mission for change on the state level. 

Katie was 11 when her father had an affair with her babysitter. It led to her parents going through a difficult divorce, with Katie stuck in the middle trying to make sense of a heartbreaking situation. 

Emily called off her engagement to a man who was unfaithful, emotionally manipulative, and controlling -- he even tracked her location. She had to find the courage to leave and start her life all over.