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February 2026 / Family, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, Pets, SPOTLIGHT 2025

A Miracle Story

by Heidi Gao Last summer has been a challenging and emotional time for me as my beloved dog, Lucky, fell seriously ill Read More

February 2026 / Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, Philosopy

Jesus, My Savior

by Belinda Bland Do you believe in God? Have Jesus ever did a miracle in your life? Let me share a story about what I experienced on Wednesday, January 29,… Read More

February 2026 / Community, Love and Relationships, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Loneliness with Chairs

by Andie Compton In my younger years, I found myself in a room filled with chairs. Read More

February 2026 / Countries, Family, Haiti, Immigration Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025, Work

Life in Haiti

by Anonymous I am from Haiti. I am married and we have two children. In my country, I worked in a bank and my husband was a lawyer. Read More

February 2026 / Health and Health Care, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025

A story of how my life changed due to a doctor’s inexperience after surgery and I became disabled.

by Maria L Ayala My name is María Ayala. I am 56 years old and have three children and six grandchildren. I want to tell you my story and how important it is to keep a wound clean. Read More

February 2026 / Countries, Education and Learning, Immigration Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025, Sudan, War and Conflict

My Name is Jane

by Jane Michael I am from South Sudan. Read More

February 2026 / Congo (D.R.C.), Countries, Immigration Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025, War and Conflict

My Name is Josianne

by Josianne Lukaba My name is Josianne Lukaba. I’m from Democratique Republic of Congo, Kinshasa (D.R.C.) I will never forget the day I left my homeland Read More

February 2026 / Family, Immigration Stories, Love and Relationships, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, Russia, SPOTLIGHT 2025

Freedom to Love

by Elena Everyone has the right to freedom: freedom of speech, choice, religion, orientation. I would like to tell you about my freedom to love and be loved. Read More

February 2026 / Citizenship, Countries, Family, Immigration Stories, Liberia, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2025, War and Conflict

A Journey to a New World

by Rufina Wea I was born during a chaotic civil war and grew up suffering the consequences of brutal men in the pursuit of power. My journey started in Liberia, Read More

July 2024 / Education and Learning, Family, Immigration Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Narrative, SPOTLIGHT 2024, Work

Jane’s Story

My name is Jane Michael. I’m from South Sudan, I have five kids. I moved to America on December 4, 2022. Read More