journey into inspiration
By Chanette Smith “People who have schizophrenia feel different and forgotten,” says Chanette Smith. Growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa, in a coloured suburb in a lower-class home, was a battle and limited me. I was unhappy in my adolescence, being raised by a single parent. Finding self-acceptance was a problem. Living with schizophrenia was… Continue reading life with schizophrenia
They go into combat to fight for their country. They kill the enemy. Their friends die. Then they come home, putting on a brave face to survive what they cannot bear. Their stories must be told before it is too late. After researching the lives of soldiers who suffered combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or committed… Continue reading their stories must be told before it is too late
“Because there are a lot of people I can help through my story to save lives.” Most people would have thought Daniel Conn had everything to live for. He was successful and attractive – a National Rugby League star and a male model. He also gained fame after having romances with Hollywood and reality TV… Continue reading he can help people through his story to save lives
Tasha submitted her story as part of our Overcoming Adversity Contest by Tasha Roza, Tracy, California It started when she was 7. That’s when her life took a dark turn. It started when I was 7 years old. My parents split up, and I moved with my mother and her new boyfriend. Soon after… Continue reading it started when she was 7
**Marie submitted her story as part of our Overcoming Adversity Contest.** by Marie Preston, Monroe, Georgia Confronting the horrific death of her 12-year-old brother, she is finding healing and joy. May 5, 1971 … spring quarter at the University of Georgia on a Wednesday … about 7 p.m. to be exact. As a 20-year-old sophomore,… Continue reading finding healing and joy