Inspiring

February 13, 2017

Man Gets Girlfriend to Fall in Love With Him Again After She Loses Her Memory

Before March of last year, Jessica Sharman and Rich Bishop were like any other young couple in love. One day, however, everything changed in a nearly heartbreaking turn of events. Sharman and Bishop—who, at this point, had been together for 7 months—were taking the train together from Kent to London, where they both worked at a recruitment office. As they neared their destination, Sharman suffered a scary string of seizures, resulting in complete memory loss.

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February 8, 2017

Nigerian Boy Who Almost Starved to Death Now Thrives in School Just One Year Later

On January 30, 2016, a Danish aid worker named Anja Ringgren Loven came across a harrowing sight on the streets of Nigeria. There, the DINNødhjælp founder discovered a young boy named Hope in a dire situation—the starving child was certainly on the edge of death. Abandoned by his parents, the 2-year-old was emaciated after fending for himself for eight months; a fact captured in one heartbreaking photograph.

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January 31, 2017

Powerful Portraits of People Wearing Their Insecurities on Their Skin

In his powerful project titled What I Be, photographer Steve Rosenfield captures individuals as they reveal their innermost insecurities. In each raw portrait, the subjects' skin is scribbled with the doubts, fears, and needs that plague them. The subjects of the What I Be series represent a diverse group of people struggling with self-esteem, self-acceptance, anxiety, and other afflictions.

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January 13, 2017

61-Year-Old Woman Shows You Can Rock a Swimsuit Campaign at Any Age

At a time when most fashion models would be retired, 61-year-old Yazemeenah Rossi has a thriving career. The sexagenarian is as popular as ever and making waves in the industry thanks to her refreshing attitude towards aging. A model for over 30 years, she shied away from cosmetic procedures that would make her look younger than she was. Instead, she accentuates her grey hair and wrinkles with an honesty that first inspired us years ago.

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