I Wanted to Belong
How close I came to making a total wreck of my life I'll probably never know.
When I went to work for the U.S. Government, I met Al Larson at the USO. Within six months we were married and on our way to a naval base in California. I was 18. Although I had been raised to be "religious," my... >Read More
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When Parents Break Your Heart
I was sleeping on the couch. At least they thought I was sleeping. My parents, both drunk, were having a fight. My father pushed my mother with enough force that she broke her pelvis and ended up in the hospital. This was one of many crazy memories of that I have of my family. Even to this day some... >Read More
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How I Got a Life
I grew up in Sacramento, California in a family of five. We went to church, but I found it boring and irrelevant to my life and family. When I was a teenager, my parents divorced and I deeply felt the loss of a father figure in my life. I had no use for religion at the time and found... >Read More
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Finding My Real Voice
Story told by Danny Velasco, written by Leah Kullman
Danny Velasco's dream of being a celebrity stylist propelled him into being the youngest stylist at Bergdorf-Goodman. With this experience under his belt, Danny was styling hair for models that appeared on the cover of Seventeen magazine.
Danny had a promising future, expensive homes and...... >Read More
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A Power for Change
The night was very dark. I found it hard to sleep. It was quiet except for the hum of the car motor, but after several hours, the car pulled to a stop. We kids were scrunched up in the back seat of the car all sleeping except me. I heard my mom ask, "Which way, left or... >Read More
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A New Man
I knew I had hit rock bottom that night when I tried to take my own life. I don’t know why it didn’t work. I just remember waking up semi-conscious with nobody to turn to.
Succumbing to peer pressure
I grew up in a good home in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and was raised to be have good moral character. But at... >Read More
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Escape From Reality
Was there something you always wanted to be as a child? Some children want to be doctors, or firemen or teachers. I always wanted to be an actress.
Growing up in New York, I dreamed of escape. I was the oldest of six children and the caretaker–my mother was often ill and slowly developed a drinking problem. My father... >Read More
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The King's Daughter
I had an "attitude." I'm sure you've heard that phrase before, but... >more
Beyond Sadness
I don't remember many details of my early childhood, before I turned... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)