From Michele: In light of everything that’s going on in the world today, we are doing something different on Not a Standard. Instead of sharing one story, we are going back and doing a recap of some of the stories on our page?
Why?
Because right now, with corona virus and quarantine, times are tough. Many of us are struggling just to make it through the day and get onto the life we want. And while our struggles today may seem quite different than all featured on this page, what you will find by reading these stories is that the feelings are so much the same between all.
In these stories, there are mixed feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and of defeat. There are many examples of trudging through the difficult moments despite the very strong feelings to give up.
Sounds silly, but maybe, these stories will encourage you to keep trudging along.
“Because you know what… maybe if you just keep going you will eventually find everything that you need and want, and maybe even more.” Micheleism*
On that note, here are some inspiring stories you will want to check out!
Recap: Check Out These Stories!
1.) Michele’s Story: What It’s Like Being The Sister of a Type 1 Diabetic
2.) Lauren’s Story: What It’s Really Like Having Type 1 Diabetes
3.) Abbey’s Story: Overcoming an Eating Disorder
4.) A Doctor’s Story On What It’s Really Like Losing a Patient
5.) Sabrina’s Story: Fighting Leukemia
6.) Nicole’s Story: The Founder of Splendid Spoon Opens Up About Her Struggle With Disordered Eating
7.) Taylor’s Story of Dealing With Anxiety
8.) Andrew: An Aspiring Doctor Who Refused To Give Up
9.) Emily: Depression Didn’t Stop This Travel Blogger
10.) Rachel: Rejection Didn’t Stop This Entrepreneur
So choose whatever stories you want, be inspired and feel free to submit your story of struggle here to be shared. New stories every Friday… will it be yours?