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God Rush – Short Stories

On August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 By Phil MessingerIn Bipolar, Friends, Gratitude, Hope, Reunion, Short Stories, TrustLeave a comment

In a quest to try and help a friend with a problem, I have been networking. I have been looking for a friend who might have answers or know some answers to help me help a friend. I reached out to a guy I used to sponsor in my 12-step program who I haven’t talked …

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Humility Comes to Mind – Short Stories

On August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 By Phil MessingerIn Love, Short Stories2 Comments

Just wow. That’s what I have to say. Well…besides a humble THANK YOU. Deep breath and sigh too. Yeah – just wow.  When I was a kid, we had friends of the family that I just loved. As I have shared many times around here at Give Your Story, my father passed when I was …

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When You Blank Out – Short Stories

On August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 By Phil MessingerIn Short StoriesLeave a comment

Have you ever just blanked out? Or - Have you ever wanted to give someone something but you can't because you don't have it? You know what the person wants and you want to give it to them but you don't even have access to it. In addition, you don't even want access to it. …

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Bunch of Fun – Short Stories

On August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 By Phil MessingerIn Friends, Short StoriesLeave a comment

Yesterday, my friend called me to ask for help. This friend started out as one of my customers, who I ended up befriending. My wife and I also hang out with my friend and his wife. It is a really great friendship. I love him dearly—like a brother! Water has been in my career since …

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I SEA WHAT’S HAPPENING – Short Stories

On August 1, 2024 By Phil MessingerIn Friends, Short StoriesLeave a comment

What’s happening you ask?  Love for you, Healing for you! Love for you, Healing for you! Love for you, Healing for you!  I have been writing about love a lot lately.  In the process of the past couple of weeks a lot of healing has been happening as well.  I say this in regard to …

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If you're interested in Giving Your Story of Hope, you can email your story to Phil@giveyourstory.com following the provided story sharing guide below.

Story Giving Guide

Story Giving Guide: Your story can be about any topic. For your story to be considered it should include what happened, how you overcame the experience, and what it is like now. Your story can be submitted in a short paragraph or you can give more detail. Please keep your story to a 5 minute read (approximately 1000 words) maximum. This is a safe place to share your story. You may submit your story anonymously if you choose. Obscene words if part of the story may be altered or obscured. Negative feedback to a story of hope will not be tolerated. If your story is considered for post it may be edited for spelling, grammar, content and length. Thank You.

The purpose of Give Your Story is to create a safe space where individuals can share their personal stories, providing experience, strength and hope, to others facing life's challenges. The goal is to foster a community of support and inspiration through the sharing of stories that include what happened, how the person overcame the experience, and what life is like now. We can leverage the power of our stories to help others. While each person's story is unique, many of us share common threads. When someone shares their story, it often leads to identification, validation, and connection. The power of storytelling goes beyond personal reflection; it can provide motivation for change and offer solutions to similar situations. When you give your story, you offer someone HOPE. Together we can inspire hope in others, utilizing not only my own story but yours as well. By giving your story, we can collectively grow for the better. This platform encourages positive engagement and offers the option for anonymous submissions to ensure a secure environment. 

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