17 Stories That Can Give You a Big Ray of Hope

Let’s face it, no one has it perfect. Life is full of both ups and downs, and all of us, at some point, have to go through tough times before experiencing the joy life brings. But we never know how strong we are until life decides to challenge us in ways we never imagined, and the good thing is, we grow even stronger after the rough journey.

We at Bright Side believe that hope is one of the things that keeps us motivated to push through any struggle, and that’s why we decided to share these 17 stories with you.

1. “Our son was mostly wheelchair-dependent. 8 months ago, he got a support dog. We hoped his dog would help.”

“I think together they succeeded!”

2. “Over 17 years ago, I was turned down for prom.”

“Since then, I’ve kept the weight off and have been married for 11 years to the love of my life.”

3. “My dog Jaxi gave up the bed for his all-time favorite toy and his brand new one.”

4. “I’m a handicapped person who has multiple hobbies and passions. Always smile, never give up, and continue doing what you love! ”

5. “In 2018, I decided to change careers from retail to graphic design, with 0 knowledge.”

“Tomorrow I’m starting my first FT junior graphic design job.”

6. “After several years of trying and multiple miscarriages, we finally got our perfectly healthy baby girl a few days ago.”

7. “At ages 36 and 38, with 6 children, my wife and I became homeowners for the first time.”

“For those feeling as though it’s impossible, never give up!”

8. “At age 41, I’m a single mom of 4 and graduating in May. It’s been a long, hard road.”

“2 hurricanes, a divorce, and the loss of my mother — you are never too old!”

9. “This guy touched my heart today at work and showed me to never give up!”

10. “I survived a serious car accident, fearing the inability to walk again. One year later, I’m walking a marathon for mental health awareness.”

11. “My little brother’s graduation note to me”

The note says: “I hope you had really good years of school. Also, you’re the best brother ever. I don’t care what other people say. You are. You have changed a lot. Almost every change was good. I hope you have a good rest of your life. Love, Justin”

12. “24 months of hard work and 88 lb later — never give up on your New Year’s goals!”

13. “Enjoying a beautiful hike after finding out that there is no more stage 4 colon cancer in my body!!!”

14. “My graduating class and our 92-year-old classmate”

15. Never lose hope.

16. “The photo on the left is me at 14. The right is a photo of me in 2016, at 28.”

“Teens especially: take care of your body and don’t lose hope!”

17. Good people are everywhere.

What’s the thing you’ve been through that gives you hope?