Sharing our stories can also be a means of healing. Grief and loss may isolate us, and anger may alienate us. Shared with others, these emotions can be powerfully uniting, as we see that we are not alone, and realize that others weep with us.

The worst thing about talk ... is that there's no way to lay it to rest. Every fresh breeze brings a new speculation.

Sharing our stories can also be a means of healing. Grief and loss may isolate us, and anger may alienate us. Shared with others, these emotions can be powerfully uniting, as we see that we are not alone, and realize that others weep with us.

Does that mean you're prepared to deal with whatever turns up? People aren't sometimes. When they learn the real truth, they're all of a sudden content to live with a lie.

One person's weed is another person's wildflower.

Gratitude is the richest, most joyful feeling humans are privileged to experience.

We are the only ones who can tell our stories because we are the only ones who have lived them.