“My husband, Victor, and I have been married for 28 years. I was 14 when I met him. We lost six children together. The first one was born dead. Then we went to 6½ months, 4 months, 3 months, 1½ months and 2 months. All … Continue readingSix miscarriages later, ‘blessed’ to have children
“My husband and daughter did the daddy-and-me swim class when she was young. I remember him putting her under water. I freaked out. I had a hard time with it, feeling anxious with children and their safety. But now here I am, all these years … Continue readingShe teaches self-rescue swimming lessons for kids
“I have severe anxiety and depression. I’ve had anxiety for most of my life, and then I had this really bad breakup. I also was feeling a lot of stress about finishing in the top 10 of my class. “I was part of the IMPACT … Continue readingDog helps student keep anxiety issue in check
“I’m a full-time personal trainer. I’ve always had a passion for fitness. But I didn’t realize this was something I wanted to pursue until I got out of basic training with the Army National Guard. “While I was in basic, I was a platoon guide. … Continue readingPersonal trainer is good at motivating people
“I’ve never been arrested, but I was put in cuffs one time. I was by myself at a park that was closed, and I was just sitting in my car. I didn’t feel like I was being profiled, but the cops must have figured I … Continue readingPolice reacting effectively to stress is key
“It’s a very busy world that we live in, and we sometimes seem to put God on the back burner. Most moms work these days, so we’re trying to help them be able to go home, get their kids ready, come to church, have a … Continue reading‘Cafeteria ladies’ keep those hot meals coming
“When my father was in the Navy, my mom taught cake decorating in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor. It wasn’t long before I got involved. I’ve been making cakes since I was in the eighth grade. “When you have three kids you make their birthday cakes, … Continue readingCake baker finding it hard to hang up her apron
“I learned American Sign Language in high school and was part of the Singing Hands group, where we performed songs in sign language. I loved the upbeat energy and the positivity of it. Being able to reach out to people who aren’t able to communicate … Continue readingSign language helps her connect with others
“I dropped out of high school at the beginning of my junior year. It’s a long story. Eventually, I got my GED and joined the Army. I wanted to do something positive with my life. “I was working long hours and making money, but it … Continue readingArmy Reserve experience not what he anticipated
“When I got out of the Army Reserve, my ex-wife and I were in the process of getting a divorce. At first, we had shared custody of our two kids. Then she started doing drugs, so I got my kids fulltime. “They are the reason … Continue readingYoung daughters provide motivation for dad