Category: People

Autistic Trucker Gifted With ‘Mind Mapping’ Ability That Helps Him Navigate the Road Like a Living GPS

UK lorry driver Stuart Harvey has a penchant for solitude. Raised in a trucker family, he believes he was born for the road. Hailing from Hoddesdon, north of London, the heavy hauler’s grandfather used to ship Army tanks and other equipment hundreds of miles across the island. But, his passion for trucking also stems from…


22-Year-Old Raises Teen Half-Sister After Parents Die: ‘She’s My Own Child’

A 22-year-old college senior, who filed for guardianship of her 16-year-old half-sister after the teen’s mom died, says that giving her sister the chance to live her teenage years to the fullest is worth the sacrifice. Hunter Nelson, originally of North Carolina, now lives in Kentucky with Gracie Nelson, a high school sophomore. The half-sisters’ father…


Mom’s ‘Mystery Item’ Hack Can Make Kids Clean Up Scattered Toys Without Whining

Legos are sprinkled across the carpet, a puzzle sits half-constructed on the table, and there is a jumble of dolls and toy trucks claiming space all over the sofa. Could this be your living room? For many parents who are in the throws of raising active, playful, and curious children, this is a common scene….


‘I Made This Pact to Change My Life’: Homeless Valedictorian Shares Journey Out of Poverty

After losing his mother to leukemia, a Kentucky native and his family lost their home and struggled with homelessness for a period of time until they were taken in by the boy’s grandmother in Florida. Experiencing a glimpse of light, the boy made a pact: to change his life for the better. Through hard work…


Savvy Scottish Woman Saves US$8,000 Transforming Her Garden Into an Outdoor Haven

A young Scottish woman has managed to save 6,000 pounds (approx. US$7,900) by transforming her dull garden into an outdoor haven that is fitted with a hot tub, fire pit, and lounge area. Alex Lawson, 26, from Aberdeen, Scotland, had spent months transforming the garden of her three-bed terraced house into an outdoor living space….


Son of Paralyzed Cop Continues His Father’s Legacy of Forgiveness

Six months before he was born, Conor McDonald’s father, Steven McDonald, a New York City police officer, was shot three times by a 15-year-old, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down and unable to breathe without a ventilator. The elder McDonald spent the next 30 years as a respirator-dependent quadriplegic and a constant reminder to his…


VIDEO: How This Uncle With Down Syndrome Cares for Sister’s Kids, Proves Haters Wrong

One-year-old Louisa absolutely adores her Uncle Matt. He makes her laugh and giggle as he goofs around, and calms her with singing as he does the bottle feed. Their bond is beautiful, and even more so because their relationship shows how people with Down syndrome can play a special role in helping care for kids….


Woman Who Overcame Her Addiction Is on a Mission to Help Others: ‘God’s Arms are Long Enough to Reach Them’

A 79-year-old woman who’s had a history of addiction shares how realizing God’s love for her changed the course of her life and has driven her to serve others. Now on oxygen, she is spending her days crocheting various items for the homeless and for women in prison. Going to The Forgotten Sitting in her…


Woman Who Was Left Paralyzed in Scooter Accident Visits Over 30 Countries With Her Soulmate

A woman paralyzed in a scooter accident during her teenage years has refused to let life in a wheelchair hold her back. After some time spent dedicated to her recovery, she found the perfect way to see the world: in the arms of her soulmate. Italian native Giulia Lamarca, who is a content creator and…


Video of Dad Joining in Daughter’s Gymnastics Training Is the Best Thing You’ll Watch

You’ve just got to love his determination. Most parents sit on the sidelines while their kids do gymnastics, but not Ashley Mills. This 47-year-old father from Melbourne, Australia, puts his all into learning gym skills with his daughter, Alex. Going by the online name MyGymDad, Ashley’s game attempts at front tucks, saltos, split leaps, and…