"The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it."
I introduced you to Katie last week, she shared her adoption story. I wanted her to share two different stories because they are ones you do not hear very often. She is your typical teenage girl. Her life experiences don't necessarily fit the "norm" of the teen years. She doesn't just deal with acne and... Continue Reading →
Last summer I coordinated a summer camp called EFY. I had the opportunity to meet youth from all over the world. I considered myself lucky to have met such young and influential people. Today, I wanted to share with you a person I found that I know has been through a lot. When I met... Continue Reading →
For more on what The People I Find is read this. I have known Logan for some time now. I had the opportunity to be his coworker at one point, and even take him on tour while serving an LDS mission in New York. His story represents an experience that is not widely understood and there are vast... Continue Reading →
When I came up with the idea for the "People I Find" section on my blog, I began to think about people whose stories made me stronger, who made me believe more and love more. This is a story that is very real in too many homes and has effected many. This story belongs to... Continue Reading →
I met Kaitlin around September while teaching Sunday School at our Church. She is a delight to be around and has been through some hard things. This is a difficult card to be dealt in life, but Kaitlin has optimism and is more concerned for her sisters. No matter the religion you are, keep them... Continue Reading →
I met this girl quite a few years ago, she wanted to share her story but wanted to remain anonymous. Emotional abuse is real and can take a toll on you and your life. If you are experiencing this, please seek help. Here is her Unknown Story: People hear about physical abuse in relationships a... Continue Reading →
I know this woman as Sister Evertsen. She served in the Rochester, New York Mission with me. She was always looking out for others and making us feel at home. I remember one time when Christina and her companion took my companion and I shopping on a P-Day to prepare for the colder months. My... Continue Reading →
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