The People You Meet in Real Life - Brossura

Rice M.Ed., Melissa

Brossura

ISBN 13: 9798334162464

Casa editrice: Independently published, 2014

Riassunto

Did you ever stop to think that the person who just walked by was someone you were supposed to meet? In this fast-paced world, we sometimes miss opportunities to become inspired by complete strangers, or even someone close to us. For years, Melissa (Hopely) Rice struggled with this idea because, although family and teammates always surrounded her, she felt completely alone in her battle with anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Melissa was diagnosed with OCD and depression as a teenager. Although she excelled as an athlete in sports like soccer and softball, Missy had a difficult time with normal social interactions and relationships. She struggled with a sometimes-crippling anxiety that made her stand out in a negative way to her peers, causing her to feel different. Persevering through years of hiding her true self, enduring her parents' difficult and painful divorce, and being abandoned by friends who couldn't cope with her differences, Melissa started listening to others' stories. All of the people she had met throughout her lifetime. What she found out astonished her: Everyone has a story. Everyone feels insignificant at times. Everyone has challenges. Everyone will experience both bad and good. Everything we experience and go through is a part of us, but it doesn't have to define us. And, most important: Others have been where you are; you are not alone. This book tells not only Melissa's story, but also the inspirational stories of courage and perseverance of people Melissa has met "in real life." People like Carolyn, a high school student diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Kimberly, a mom whose daughter's suicide made national television headlines. Ryan, a semi-professional boxer and college student who doesn't let his amputation slow him down. P-Track, who doesn't let his Asperger syndrome keep him from dancing. And, so many others. Melissa's positive, encouraging message shines through these stories: If we take a second, we as individuals have the great power of offering support and working together to change other people's lives and our world for the better.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Independently published
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798334162464
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 190
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile