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Overcoming is to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

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Buddy_and_conner

This is a photo of my dog Conner, and my cat Buddy. They hated each other when they first met, and as elderly pets, finally got to a point where they were willing to put their differences aside and be friends. Buddy passed away last year at the age of 17. We miss him terribly. I think Conner does, too.

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My daughter, her husband and newborn baby. My daughter, Jessica, was determined to have her baby before her husband, Matt, would ship out on the cruiser Ronald Reagan. She made it! January 1, 2005 Georgia Porter was born! Her husband, Matt shipped out the next day to the Gulf. It was wonderful and very sad at the same time.

Kar_joe_maw

This is last Thinksgiving with my husband, son and his grandmother, to us she is "Maw-Maw" she is healthy and in great spirit at the age of 89 she lost her husband some years ago and it took a tole on her youngest daughter, and despite her age she raised my husband, and even though it was a rocky she sadi she prayed for me to come into his life and now she has a greatgrandson and my husband is doing much better

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My 3 year old daughter with down syndrome Jacqui West cheering for her achievement of walking down to get her certificate at her Early Head Start Graduation. Jacqui didnt walk until 33 months and we are all so proud of her ambition to be like the other kids in her playgroup.Mommy filled with love and tears. One of my best days ever!

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Adam Bender is an amazing example of the value of "overcoming." In his own words he says, "My name is Adam Bender. I am a 10 year old cancer survivor, and also a sports enthusiast. When I was ...

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Overcoming Hero: Isaias

My hero is my brother, Isaias. Right now, he is studying at the University of Indianapolis, majoring in Sociology and International Relations. In his free time, Isaias is always going to George Washington Community School and the Christamore Hou... Read more

Overcoming Hero: Lacy

My fiancée Lacy is my hero. She is determined and confident, no matter what anyone says. She is strong, both emotionally and physically. Lacy is a very persistent individual, and does not let any thing anyone says get her down. She is strong ... Read more

Overcoming Hero: Sona

In 1997, Sona's dear friends had an extremely premature baby. Sona asked how she could help, and they asked her to help keep friends and family informed. Sona turned to her background in IT and web design and created a private, personal website ... Read more

Overcoming Hero: American Red Cross

I spent the last 2 weeks serving on the disaster relief operation for Hurricane Ike. While this is not my first with the ARC, I stand in awe of the tireless dedication of many other volunteers. Some of these have spent a significant portion of the... Read more

Overcoming Hero: Michael Oher

Michael Oher is an All-American football left tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. His mother and 6 brothers and sisters lived in gang-stricken Hurt Village. Sometimes he and his brothers and sisters would be locked out of their own house when their m... Read more
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Personal Stories

Things Will Always Get Better

My troubles started when I was 6. My mother was taking a babysitter home, my brother and I were riding with them. We had to cross a railroad track to get to the babysitters house. The tracks were mis-marked and the ... Read more

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His Love

I am 19 and have already overcome many obstacles. When I turned 9, my problems began. My only friend would hit me, kick me, slap me, call me names. I got teased by my family as well, I was called fat and was avoided b... Read more

My Therapist Saved My Life

In 2005 I was unexpectedly left by my husband of 27 years, due to his being in a cruel cult. My life was in a turmoil. I felt so sad and lost. There was nowhere that I fit in, as I had also belonged to that cult.... Read more

Finding Out The Truth

For the last 22 years of my life I always questioned why I was so different from my family and cousins. My childhood days were difficult because I endlessly kept searching for love and acceptance. I felt lonely at sch... Read more
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Quotes
It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.
Lena Horne Singer, Actress, Civil Rights Activist   (1917-2010);
In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.
Lee Iacocca  Businessman  (born 1924);
Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear.
Dan Millman Author, Gymnastics World Champion  (born 1946);
Our attitude towards what has happened to us in life is the important thing to recognize. Once hopeless, my life is now hope-full, but it did not happen overnight. The last of human freedoms, to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, is to choose one's own way.
Viktor Frankl Neurologist, Psychotherapist  (1905-1997);
I've been motivated by overcoming challenge and overcoming the hurdles and obstacles that face me. There still is plenty out there to get motivated by.
Andre Agassi Professional Tennis Player  (born 1970);

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Marlon Shirley - Overcoming

Faced with incredible odds after losing his foot at a young age, Marlon Shirley not only overcame them, but provided an inspiring example for each of us.

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Heather about 1 month ago from Indiana
I have been struggling to overcome my problem with alcohol. I know that this is a problem many people deal with, it isn't an easy thing to do. It's not only a big part of our culture, but legal. Most of us start drinking before 21, so it becomes a way of life. I'm only 20 and I'm already trying to stop. I've realized that after you drink, your problems are still going to be there. My advice is find a group you can go to close to you, it really helps to know you're not the only one trying to be sober. And remember, take one day at a time. Worry about not drinking the present day, you only have 24 hours. Also stay away from places that will tempt you to drink. It may be hard, but trust me, it feels so good to get through another day without drinking. Know you're good enough to really be happy.
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Zaria 6 months ago from Texas
I am in a family who struggles , but at the end of the day ... We All Stay TOGETHER♥
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Carolejane B about 1 year ago from West Hartford, CT
Being a Grandmother who is raising a grandchild, overcoming the age gap is monumental. Especially when the child is 13. As each day passes, I have to overcome obstacles that I never thought I would have to do at the age of 70. Love, Patience, Kindness, Understanding is paramount however, willingness to give each day it's best is joy~!
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jesse hale over 1 year ago from kemp texas
That's true

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