Storytelling’s Impact on Mental and Physical Health
Many of us can probably recall at least one or two stories our parents, grandparents, or even a friend told us that we either retell to others or tell ourselves when we need a laugh or something to carry us through hard times. That is because that silly story your grandparent or friend told you […]
Happiness over a job title and responsibilities
Kyle started off as a coder but got bored and uninterested in it, so he decided to become what many aspire to be, a manager. After about 10 years as a manager, he got bored and uninterested in being a manager. At that time his company had an opportunity to help open up a branch […]
Overcoming anxiety and depression in order to embrace my life to its fullest potential
I have struggled with mental health my whole life. My mental health challenges effected my academics. The first time it became apparent that I was suffering metal health challenges was in elementary school where each year I would have the same feedback. “He is very smart but lazy” is what his teachers would write. High […]
A fathers mental health diagnosis and how it affects his family.
Kirt’s father was diagnosed with schizophrenia before he and his twin brother wereborn. His mother delivered both of them about two months early because his father triedto hurt her when she was pregnant. He hoped that she would have to deliver and givehim some money. There was a scare that his mother would not be […]
How do you deal with rejection after coming out to parent? Letting go of validation to find love.
John. A young boy living in Texas. Came out to his parents at a young age. His parents didn’t accept it and thought he was going through a phase, and this was something he would get over.
Lean on the community to see the power of sharing your story in action
Vikas, a storyteller on Rcoz.us was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in March 2021 during the COVID pandemic. He was worried for his life however he overcame it when learning from his doctor that the prognosis was good. The process he followed to feel supported was the need to share this information with his family and […]
Our body is a musical instrument
Music for Minors started in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1988. Carol, the founder, had the desire to help children and had a love of music. Also, she believed music in the classroom would benefit many. She believed children need music in their lives. Especially when they are young and susceptible. This has been […]
Anxiety or Depression Will Not Define Me! Two stories from the world of fashion & medicine
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.1 Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.1 Puja, a successful fashion designer, admits she had an anxiety disorder all […]
My life qualifies as a kind of history.
A 85 year old veteran has lived a long life. He says his life qualifies as a kind of history, and there are three historic events that happened in his life that have affected him personally. The first being the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was on a Sunday when I was five (5) years […]
Welcome fall with warm stories of 3 individuals who become the best version of themselves!
Here are the stories of three individuals who travelled unique paths and became best version of themselves despite several setbacks and life altering events. They shared their journey with Rcoz with the hope that these experiences will inspire us to adapt, persist and succeed during adverse times. Let’s dwell into the details! First story is […]