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Rising Above is to overcome difficult situations, to weather the storms of life.

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Bethany Hamilton began surfing as a child and at age 11 participated in her first competition. Her plans of becoming a pro surfer were seemingly ended at age 13 when she was attacked by a 14-foot t...

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Heroes

Rising Above Hero: azher

I think this person is a real Hero in life. He has the courage to feed the poor and homeless daily. Today was the 269th day he has been providing lunch to poor people. It really amazes me how he manages all of this. When asked, he once told me ... Read more

Rising Above Hero: Darlene

I picked my Grandma because she has overcome a lot in her life and is a wonderful person. My Grandma grew up on a farm with four sisters and one brother. Her mother (my great grandmother) had to raise them all by herself because my grandma's fathe... Read more

Rising Above Hero: Karyl

My hero, Karyl, is someone I've met in person only once. In August 7, 1996 her only daughter, Arlyn, died by suicide. She was 18 years old. Rather than become bitter and stay withdrawn, fearful, and angry, Karyl became a warrior. In the year... Read more

Rising Above Hero: Thomas

My uncle is an inspiration to me and the world. While I was growing up, I watched in horror as my aunt and uncle lost their two sons in separate auto accidents within a short period of time. My cousins were like brothers to me and despite the para... Read more

Rising Above Hero: Alyssa

Alyssa was 12 years old when she found out that she had a brain tumor. Her family and friends were devastated. However Alyssa had a great attitude and was convinced that God had a purpose for her and this trial would only make her stronger. She is... Read more
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Personal Stories

Hope Trumps Harm

Believing that life contains more than one's experiences and hanging on to the hope that there is something greater than the harm experienced, I strove to overcome and excel through my circumstances of abuse. Because hope trumps harm, I followed i... Read more

Reach Out and Rise Above

I've been fighting depression for a few years now, but on my first 'decline', I clung to writing songs. This is the second time that I've found myself back at group therapy, but I've found ways to not only help myself, but ways to help others as w... Read more

Bouncing Back

Two years ago, everything came to a stop for me. I failed my first year of college, my grandmother was killed, some of my most invaluable possessions stolen by my best friends, and I was not on any medication for my bipolar disorder. For a year I ... Read more

An Actors life for me.

All my life I wanted to be an actress. When I got married I ended up in a not so healthy situation... it took me 13 years to realize that I was important. My dreams and who I was mattered and no one can take that away from me. If I did not have ac... Read more

Life Goes On

I am a 20 year old boy and a student of Ateneo de Naga University, Pillipines. I had a fracture in my left arm while playing skateboard in a skate park. My family is not rich but spent 70 thousand philipine peso working abroad to pay for my medica... Read more
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RISING ABOVE

Quotes
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A person is not given integrity. It results from the relentless pursuit of honesty at all times.
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If a good person does you wrong, act as though you had not noticed it. They will make note of this and not remain in your debt long.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Philosopher, Scientist, Author (1749-1832);
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Vivian Greene Author, Motivational Speaker -
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Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
Norman Vincent Peale Preacher, Author (1898-1993);
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Reflect upon your blessings, of which every man has plenty, not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
Charles Dickens Novelist (1812-1870);
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Comments

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M J about 2 years ago from Pa
Regarding comment:Reach out beyond the storm and you will always feel the warmth of the sun
Crystal Bleu over 2 years ago from Pennsylvania
Reach out beyond the storm and you will always feel the warmth of the sun; help others experience a better life helps us respect our blessings. Stay humble.
Steven B. over 3 years ago from San Francisco, California
Helping to rid homelessness and crime in neighborhoods across the country.