I believe that the next article to be amended to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights should read “everyone has a story worthy of being told, and more importantly, of being heard.”…(read more)

I grew up in a typical suburb, untouched by suffering or death.  I lived day to day, content with drifting by with no purpose.  I did well in school, played sports, hung out with friends.  But I had no…(read more)

Unconditional love has found its way into my life, it has shown me places where I didn’t think love could grow, and it has guided me along a path that will guide me to love others as my own.  This I believe: agape, unrequited, genuine love… (read more)

“Okay girls, pick a present to give away.”  My dad said these dreaded words every Christmas just as we reached the peak of our high on tearing though gifts.  Each year, we had to choose one of our toys to donate to a homeless shelter…(read more)