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Featured Stories, Inspirational, Life Stories, World
My Story: Sok Be
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The Agnostic And Faith
Underneath the Puerto Rican skies we chilled, we laughed… and we talked. The converrsation filled a small historic room of San Cristabol Fort. As the clouds got darker the conversation became deeper. “What do you think about children?” she asked. I replied “They’re fun when they’re not yours” She laughed and reminded me of how [...]
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Contest, Inspirational, Life Stories
Con-fession
I entered my first anime convention as an “outsider.” That outsider never re-emerged from the crowd. When I go on a road trip and/or attend an event, I often recap the day’s occurrences in a humorous vein. Whether I truly loved the main subject matter or utterly despised it, I nevertheless have raked my collegiate [...]
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Animals, Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Life Stories
Otis and Kobe
Carol drops Kobe off at our house around noon. My wife Marybeth is at work, I am alone with the pups. Otis is a Jack Russell, Rat terrier mix. Don’t let the word rat give you any lewd ideas. Otis is more of a prince than a rat. Carol’s dog, Kobe is to young to [...]
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Homeless, Inspirational, Life Stories
People change. Change isn’t always bad! And are we somehow judged by our past?
I am living proof that people can change. I believe we are always changing, everyday. In fact, we are changing since birth! Think about it… we are born knowing very little, and everything we learn is a minor change. We must learn things in order to form opinions. For example, if you asked a two [...]
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My Grandmother: Was she mean or nice?
My grandmother died about five months ago. She had six children, including my mother. My entire life, she was… unique, to put it nicely. She wasn’t one of those “sweet grannys” that you hear about, or the typical grandmother. I’d love to boost up my grandmother and make her seem like she was a great [...]
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How Having a Pet Has Helped Me Recover
I have always loved animals, ever since I was a little kid. Last year when I was in my beginning stages of being ill, I was living in a hostile environment, and knew I needed to get away in order to begin reovering. I moved out on my own with my boyfriend four months ago, [...]
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Depression, Inspirational, Medical, Relationships, Survivors
How Having Love in Your Life Can Help You
Last year I was pretty debilitated with lung issues and was at rock bottom, basically not even walking or talking for a few months. I had no idea what was wrong with me and it took so long to get a diagnosis. I felt my world was crashing down on me. Until… I met my boyfriend four [...]
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Handling Epilepsy Young
I was born with epilepsy. As of now I have been free of epilepsy for probably almost ten years now. I struggled with having epilepsy as a young girl. For those of you who don’t know what epilepsy is, it’s a brain disorder where someone repeatedly has seizures over time. I hated it! I had [...]
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I Use To Be An Addict
I’m not sure if you would consider smoking an addiction, but to me? IT IS! I was addicted to smoking cigarettes and smoking marijuana. I smoked so much that I couldn’t even count how many times a day I smoked. I probably smoked over 20+ times a day of marijuana. I didn’t smoke [...]
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Disorders, Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Travel
Acrophobia
At the end of May 2009, I went on a trip to Florida with my Mother. I hadn’t been on an airplane since I was in the fifth grade, when I went to Rhode Island with the Phillies. We took a van to the airport and waited about two hours for our flight. We eventually [...]
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Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Relationships, Sexuality, Survivors
Love is Forever
Did you ever see yourself with somebody, but didn’t think it would ever happen in a life time because you never knew what they were feeling? Almost five years ago I met the man who I am in love with today. We were young and only dated for a short period of time. After the [...]
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About me – my spoken life
Hi my name is Quintella Coleman and this is my spoken life! I am 40 years old this year and my family is my first love besides God. I am a mother that loves her children and will do whatever I can to help them be successful. I love all of my daughter’s – each [...]
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Depression, Disorders, Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Rants & Raves, Relationships, Survivors, Unemployed
Bad Year
Remember that old adage “that which doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger”? If this is true, Becky Kopprasch could easily take home the prize for having superior human strength. We’ve all survived bad days, trying experiences, and tough times. Usually, though, the bad is followed by some positive, the downs have ups, and everybody [...]
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Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Travel
Messages in a Bottle
When Christina Greenaway returns to her childhood home, she stops to rest on one particular rock by the small fishing village of Mevagissy, now a tourist destination snuggled along the coast of historic Cornwall, England. First, she must make her way along narrow, higgledy streets. Below lies the harbor brimming with small private boats. Pilchard [...]
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Addiction, Disorders, Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Survivors
Flying Too High (or Flying Drunk)
A portable ladder dangled from the huge transport plane on the tarmac of Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Joseph Balzer was only three years old, but he was tantalized by the sight. His father, Bob Balzer, understanding his son’s excitement, helped him up the first few rungs of the ladder. Suddenly a hand [...]
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Disorders, Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Medical, Relationships, Survivors
It’s All In Your Head
Steering her car into the neighborhood, Jennifer Smith smiled with maternal glee at the unexpected display of “Welcome Home, Austin” signs adorning her front lawn. Peering over at her teen son in the passenger seat, her mind recounted their trip to California, the risk they took to pursue Austin’s controversial brain surgery, and now, the [...]
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Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Relationships
Life of a VERY Busy Mom
There is no disputing that Dawn Papandrea-Khan has her hands full. With a husband, three wee ones under six years old (and a fourth on the way any day now!), and three small businesses to run, her life is anything but empty—and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I am the type of person [...]
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Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Survivors
“A Great Hair Day”
Melissa K. flipped her blond hair proudly over her shoulder so she could see its full length in the mirror. Her hair grew fast and thick and drew admiration everywhere she went. People who first met Melissa sometimes thought she was conceited about her beautiful tresses and overly concerned about how long her hair grew. [...]
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Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational
My First Car
Being my first car I am in love with it. I actually went on to get another of these with different options. Ill make a video of that soon. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Disorders, Family, Inspirational, Medical, Survivors
Meghan’s Story
A young synchronized swimmer on the U.S. National team with dreams for the 2012 Summer Olympics has a new dream and goal after doctors found a tumor in her knee and diagnosed her with Osteosarcoma. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Family, Inspirational, Medical, Survivors
Karrie’s Story
She battled Cancer until she was 9 years old and this is a tribute to her. Lets find a CURE! Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Medical, Survivors
Cancer Survivor Dance
Disco superstar Gloria Gaynor joined well-known Texas philanthropists Lester and Sue Smith in a colorful, surprise dance tribute performed by more than 200 breast cancer survivors and supporters at the Houston Galleria mall June 4, 2011. The upbeat video was released June 5 in conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Day. The event had a single [...]
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Animal Rescue
A video about the Washington Animal Rescue League and our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals who have nowhere else to go. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Survivors, World
Women of Afghanistan
Eight years have passed since Laura Bush declared that “because of our recent military gains, women are no longer imprisoned in their homes” in Afghanistan. For eight years, that claim has been a lie. The truth is that American military escalation will not liberate the women of Afghanistan. Instead, the hardships of war take a [...]
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Addiction, Family, Featured Stories, Inspirational, Relationships, Sexuality
Struggling Virgin
Struggling Straight Virgin DeMarcus Reed daily battles the pressure of having sex (losing his virginity) in hopes the woman he constantly dreams of will soon enter his life. DeMarcus heart confirms to his soul with a peaceful smile every time he has visions of her. He is confident the woman he has visions of is [...]
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Travel Story Contest
My Spoken Life Travel Story Contest. Tell us your best travel story full of adventure, sweat, tears, excitement and everything in between. Traveling to new country and exotic places is always a huge change of pace from our ordinary lives and we would love to read about what you experienced from your first hand account of life [...]
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Denial, Denial, Denial
Jesse kept himself busy after transitioning from service so that he wouldn’t have to think about or deal with his experiences, but they came out in other ways, like anger and depression. Listen to his story about how he reached out to VA and got the help he needed. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Stop saying No
Chris stepped on a bomb while deployed and had severe injuries to his legs. Although doctors were able to save them temporarily, he eventually realized he would have to have one of his legs amputated. Hear him describe how he was inspired by others who had successfully adapted to similar challenges. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Heal invisible Wounds
Recovering from burn wounds to 40 percent of his upper body was Bobby’s first challenge. The second was learning how to recognize his invisible wounds. If his wife had not driven him to the hospital that night, Bobby would not be around today to tell his story. Bobby tells his story of finding someone he [...]
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Hard, hard Landing
A helicopter crash left John with chronic back pain and a traumatic brain injury. Swamped with painful memories, at first he turned to drinking to manage his depression. His commitment to taking care of his children gave him a reason to stop drinking and to reach out for help from VA. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Out of Place
Tessa was ready to deploy with her unit, until her doctor told her she’d have to stay behind. Returning to her previous life turned out to be more difficult than she planned. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
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Kicked Off Food Stamps
The following is a copy of a letter that got me kicked off of Food Stamps. Though I don’t care about the food stamps, there was a person that felt giving me food was a bad idea. I still don’t know why: Before I begin, I want to start by saying I am an Epileptic, [...]
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Addiction, Disorders, Family, Inspirational, Sexuality
Three Mountains
Lust I had to be about 3-5 yrs old when I was introduced to pornography. I remember like it was yesterday when a close family member took me on the set of a porno shoot. I remember setting on the laps of two women dressed in lingerie and taking pictures with them. After that happen [...]
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Addiction, Depression, Featured Stories, Unemployed, Veterans
Vietnam war Vet
My name is Michael. I’m a Vet from Philadelphia, PA and this is My Spoken Story. I was born in Phila. and raised from the age of 4 in Upper Darby, Pa. From a young age I had mental problems low self esteem and depression and didn’t know how to verbalize it. I was always [...]
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Disorders, Featured Stories, Veterans
PTSD is Real
My name is Jake. This is my crew and some have returned back state side and this is MY Spoken Life. The biggest thing you want to do is serve your country and come back not wounded. I returned home with no gun wounds, no stab wounds or explosive, just a couple of crapes and [...]
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Why always Scared
My name is Carol. I currently live in Ft. Washington, PA and suffer from Anxiety and this is My Spoken Life. I can’t really tell you when it started, I can only tell you how it I feel day to day. From noises in the house or the telephone ringing, I’m always thinking the worst. [...]
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Depression, Disorders, Family, Featured Stories
I can Learn
My name is Shaddia. I’m living without an education and this is My Spoken Life. I’m 27 years old and day to day life is struggling because I can’t over come this obstacle. I’m always depressed and sad. I love being independent and not having an education is weighing on my heart and I feel [...]
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I will Walk
My name is Neil. My vocabulary does not have in it NO and this is My Spoken Story. I was in a car accident 10 years ago. A drunk driver hit the passenger side of my parents car. My parents where killed and I was the only survivor. I wished for years that I had died [...]
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Gone 3 Years
My name is Rebecca. I lost my husband 3 years ago and this is My Spoken Story. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t evert think of him. We where together for over 35 years ever day of ours lives. Can you imagine one day you wake up and they are gone. [...]
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Took a Chance!
My name is Kenneth. I’m from a small town called Lewes and this is my Spoken Life. 20 years ago this year I had no ideal what I wanted to do in life. I had a wondering mind and passion to learn what ever knowledge was out there to find. Being from a family that [...]
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Unemployed and Broke
My name is Ty. I just lost my job after working for the same company for 17 years and this is My Spoken Story. What do you do after working for the same job for almost 20 years. Who is going to hire me with no college degree and a GED for a high school [...]
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Must stay Out
My name is Jake. I have spent most of my life in and out of the prison system and this is My Spoken Life. I have tried everything but seem to keep failing. I have to stay out of prison for my family, be a good father and support my wife. I’m scared when I [...]
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You wouldn’t Understand
My name is Sheila. I have suffered from depression for a long time now and this is My Spoken Life. You wouldn’t understand what it feels like, so I decided to tell you. When watching my video imagine thinking that not being on this planet would feel better then how I feel waking up every [...]
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Yes I’m Fat
My name is Karen. I’m from Tom’s River, NJ and I’ve had a eating problem my whole life and this is My Spoken Life. Most people think heavy people eat all day, all the time, every second of the day. Its not true, most of us eat the same amounts of food that you do [...]
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Lovers we Are
My name is Tina and I’m from the small city of Allentown, PA and Lesbian. This is My Spoken Life. Living where I do you are frowned upon for being gay in the community. Lets say enough frowned or talked about that your lover decides to walk away from the life style. You can’t just [...]
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Single #1 Mom
My Name is Cindy. I’m a 17 year old single mother from Pittsburgh, PA who thought I had everything until I had my daughter and this is My spoken Life! My life started like any child, mom, dad, and dog in an area that never had much, but we had each other. I thought my [...]
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She said YES
My Name is Brian. I’m a Restaurant owner in South Jersey, NJ and 5 years ago she said yes and this is My Spoken Life. The guy who had it all and everyone looked up to know had the perfect women in his life. We had dated for 2 years and I thought it was time to pop the [...]
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I can’t Stop
My Name is Sharon. I was a waitress/dancer in New York City, NY and this is My Spoken Life. As a child my dream was to to become a star. I think most kids have the same dream, but I would do anything to get it. Hanging out with the right crowd, but meeting the [...]
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Where is Home
My Name is Jerry. I’m Homeless and I live outside your door sometimes or sit out side your coffee shop asking you for money and this is My Spoken Life. Everyday is the same for me. I move from place to place mainly trying to stay out of the weather but find a place that [...]
