(TW: LGBTQ+. If you’re a homophobic [noun] who’s going to judge me for being myself, don’t read further. Or go ahead. See that I am still a person despite who I love.) When I was four years old, I asked my mother why two girls couldn’t get married. I don’t remember...

We praise and thank our gracious Father for this time to share our family’s testimony. The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." On the 6th of July 2023, it was my grandmother's...

Gratitude is the best attitude. As I reflect on my journey, I've come to realize that gratitude is not just a feeling but a choice. It's easy to overlook the small blessings in life, but it's in these quiet moments that we find true joy. By embracing a gratitude...

Trigger warning: My story involves abuse, an eating disorder, weapons, and suicide attempts My story has a beginning that as much as I want to erase it, at the same time I am grateful for it because it shaped me into the person I am today - strong and confident. But...

The last nine months have been the toughest ever. I’ve had to adjust to living without my husband and being a single parent to our three young children, all while balancing a busy career and a broken heart. I discovered the Gratitude app in 2022, amid a significant...

When I was in the 4th grade, I experienced a pain that was difficult to comprehend at such a young age. Close friends began to distance themselves from me for reasons I couldn't understand. As life progressed, my agony and loneliness grew. I had no friends, and as an...

Hello, I'm Sav, and I’m 17 at the time of writing this. I was a very happy-go-lucky child with wonderful parents, a lovely dog, and the best friends and school a girl could ask for. However, in March 2020, that all changed. I went to England with my dad to see family...

I was in a very dark place a few years ago, trapped in a controlling marriage with a husband who didn’t want me to go out or make decisions. The control was mostly psychological. I lost my spark and personality, and while most people noticed, no one said anything. My...

Growing up, I seemed to have everything going for me. Parents who loved me (and continue to), older siblings who always supported me, good grades, athletic achievements, and lots of friends. Looking back today, I can acknowledge how often I felt insecure and “less...

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