There’s so much happening around us and so much the society expects. But who made the rules? Who made the society norms? But when we want something, to do, to feel, to want, we should follow our hearts, without having to think about what people would think. The judgements, the opinions of people who aren’t concerned, they shouldn’t matter to us or our decisions. And to find the motivation to follow our hearts, sometimes, all we need is an inspiration that urges us to take that leap. These 10 people share tear-jerking stories about how they followed their hearts and how they are proud and thankful for what they have today.
1. “I was really insecure about my hair, so I decided to just shave it all off.”
2. “Finally tied the knot with my girlfriend of 7 years, it hasn’t been an easy adventure, but I am glad of the result.”
3. “I struggled with having grays at a young age. 3 years ago, I stopped using dye to encourage others to do the same.”
4. “We’re now officially Mr. and Mr., and we stand for those who came before us and were brave enough to fight for us.”
5. “In one year I went from never leaving the bed to traveling the world solo for 10 months, making friends and finding romance.”
6. “On the left is me on my birthday stuck in a toxic marriage, vs me on my birthday yesterday, all geared up and ready to go skydiving.”
7. “Since I was 16, I wanted to be child-free, so I underwent a permanent sterilization to avoid unexpected pregnancies.”
8. “Today is my 7th ’Zipperversary’ for my life-saving and forever life-changing brain surgery.”
9. “I’ve been using makeup as a distraction from chronic pain and everyone was so lovely to me.”
10. “Never did I think it would be possible for me to have a family. At 38, I have been blessed with a beautiful daughter.”
