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...when I choose my son.

...when I choose my son.

Posted by Michelle on Dec 30th 2019

"My proudest moment is when I choose my son.I was 15 when my mom left. We were living in Las Vegas at the time that she and my dad hit yet another rough patch in their marriage. She filed for divorce, packed a suitcase, and headed to New York City to become a flight attendant leaving behind my dad, …
...simply when I show up!

...simply when I show up!

Posted by Jules on Dec 9th 2019

"My proudest moment is simply when I show up.You see, I have severe anxiety. Recently, my therapist told me that I'm a ball of anxiety and hope. I worry all the time about all the things. All the different scenarios. I worry about things that people don't even think about. I think about all of the " …
...when I realized how great the life I created is!

...when I realized how great the life I created is!

Posted by Madeleine on Dec 2nd 2019

"My proudest moment is when I realized how great the life I created is!!My childhood was pleasant enough. I grew up in a nice house with fun siblings and parents that made sure we never starved. I had friends and did well in school. That said, it was emotionally barren and I never got along with my …
...learning to be my whole self in the outdoors

...learning to be my whole self in the outdoors

Posted by Kim on Nov 25th 2019

"My proudest moment is learning to be my whole self in the outdoors.I started backpacking when I was sixteen and immediately fell in love with the outdoors. It was the first place I had ever been that was big enough to encompass all sides of me. Coming from a family that was supportive of my going, …
I am a daughter, an awful dancer, sister, wife, mother, advocate...

I am a daughter, an awful dancer, sister, wife, mother, advocate...

Posted by Sarah Kearn on Feb 27th 2019

WARNING, this can be a hard read. Our hope in sharing it, is to give you voice and to let you know, you are not alone. You can and will overcome any hardship that you are facing.My proudest moment is overcoming my childhood tragedy and not letting it define me, but instead shape me into the person …

Proudest Moments From SXSW in Austin, TX

Posted by Rachel Smith on Mar 24th 2018

We asked people what their proudest moment was during SXSW in Austin, TX and as always, people amaze us!   Graduating high school and now college in May!Learning to love myself.When I created a wellness plan to help people with depression.Finding my path in life.When I listen!When I c …

Getting Through My Life

Posted by Van Curaza and Rachel Smith on Mar 5th 2013

I was flying back to Austin from Seattle when I opened Spirit, Southwest Airlines Magazine. I was flipping through it until a photo of a guy on a surfboard caught my eye. It was then my gut told me to read the story. And WOW is all I can say. The story is about Van Curaza, a 50 year old former p …

Becoming The Man I Am Today.

Posted by Eli Espinoza and Rachel Smith on Feb 4th 2013

I met Eli about a year and half ago while volunteering with my classroom at Habitat for Humanity Restore. We volunteered once a week and Eli was designated to work and assign us jobs. Immediately the kids fell in love with him. He had a natural way of working with the kids and getting them to see …

My Journey To Happiness

Posted by Sara Brown and Rachel Smith on Jan 1st 2013

My name is Sara Bown and I live in New Brunswick Canada. I have been married to a man I adore and consider my best friend for 13 years and we are blessed with two sons who are 6 & 10. Being a proud mother, I have so many proud moments. Like the seasons change, I think we have beautiful proud moments …