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Overcoming is succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty

Overcoming on the Street

Marlon Shirley saw his fair share of struggles as a young boy, living with his mother who was gone a lot and moved frequently to keep trouble from catching up with her. Marlon was five years old wh... Read More
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It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe. ”

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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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Overcoming Billboards By You

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Overcoming Heroes

People do extraordinary things every day. They share their time, resources, or love. They show incredible strength and courage. They inspire us by their example. These are true stories about real-life heroes, written by visitors to our site.

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Zurriane has volunteered his time as a Martial Arts instructor for many years to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. For the past nine years he has also volunteered his time as a defense instructor for women and a resisting aggression defense in... Read More

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Your Stories

These stories were written by people like you. Read how their lives were changed for the better by adopting positive values. Be inspired by them.

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It Came Through His Throat

I know the 4th of July is well past. Over. Caput, as they say. Early on I'd wanted to write about maybe the parade, a barbecue, fireworks, face-painting possibly. While those are all fun topics, they left me wanting. Maybe it's my age. Or th... Read More

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