Real Life Stories

We teamed up with Dove's Camera Proud Challenge and received thousands of beautiful photos and stories. Here are 10 that really inspired us.

In an industry that fixates on perfection, Jenifer Ringer developed an eating disorder by 16. She discusses her uphill battle with food, body image and dealing with harsh critics.

Elaine Springgay, a 30-year-old volunteer from Richmond, B.C., would have died when Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines had a split-second decision not saved her life.

David Menasche didn't let cancer or partial blindness prevent him from travelling across the United States. Here he shares his greatest lessons learned.

Rosanna Araujo was married with a five-year-old son when she fell in love for the first time . . . with a woman.