Stories of Inspiration

Human Interest Stories of Inspiration

Born Abandoned

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Tim Gomes Anyone who has felt abandoned may find some solace in my experience of abandonment and redemption. Last ...

Stories of Inspiration Widow Widowed

Recovering From Depression after Losing a Spouse or Partner

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Wendy Bailey Losing a spouse is an extremely difficult thing to go through. In fact, it is so challenging ...

Personal Essay Stories of Inspiration Widowed

The Triumphant Nature of Love

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Jim Geary In 1978 I made the agonizing decision to separate from my lover of six years. Matt and ...

Personal Essay Stories of Inspiration Widow

I Said I Will

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Jerry Wollaston The story actually begins in the late 1950’s. Two kids finding each other in the fifth grade ...

Personal Essay Stories of Inspiration

A Nightmare Ends In Hope

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The Pittsburgh Better Times Team

By Marilyn Burns I started my career in mental health over 30 years ago.  I genuinely wanted to help people ...