When withdrawal of support is the only honest gift
Social support in addiction recovery is not about doing more for someone-it’s about knowing when to step back. In this episode of Grit Diaries, Melanie Marshall shares how she became her partner’s reality partner, wrote three letters that changed everything, and learned the hardest lesson: you cannot care for somebody more than they care for […]
I Spent a Year in Hospital. This One Practice Saved My Life | Grit Diaries
When acute lymphoblastic leukaemia struck in 2007, Roula Selinas lost control of her body. But she discovered one domain where she could still govern: her mind. Nineteen years post-transplant, she walks through what mental control actually means when recovery is not linear, how she rebuilt strength one step at a time, and why emotional support […]
The Memoir That Transformed a Mother-Daughter Tragedy Into Gold
Welcome to the Grit Diaries with Mon and Maz, where we share real life stories of individuals who have faced life’s hardest moments. This inspirational story highlights their journey to hope and healing, demonstrating incredible personal growth. We hope these emotional stories encourage self-improvement and inspire you to overcome challenges in your own life. 💖 […]
She Won Her Case Against Parliament House—But the Real Battle Was Survival
Jo Tarnawsky entered Parliament House at 12 after winning a TV competition, carrying a dream forged in that single afternoon. She built a two-decade career as a diplomat and political operative, thriving in crisis zones and complex postings. In 2022, she returned to Australia as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister—her childhood dream […]
What Prostate Cancer Taught Me About Darkness and Hope 🕯️ #shorts
What prostate cancer really taught him — beyond the diagnosis, the treatment, and the parts no one talks about. 🕯️ From Grit Diaries: from Grit to Grace with hosts Simone Allan and Maryan Bova — honest conversations about living through hard things and finding the way through. If this brings up anything for you, support […]
I Didn’t Know How Dark It Was Until I Got Out 🌒 #shorts
Sometimes you don’t realise how heavy the pain was until you’re on the other side of it. A story of coming through darkness — and finding hope again. 🌒 From Grit Diaries: from Grit to Grace with hosts Simone Allan and Maryan Bova — honest conversations with women who’ve lived through hard things and come […]
My Sister’s Story: Finding Safety After Our Father 💔 #shorts
Her story of finding safety — and the long road of healing that came after. 💔 From Grit Diaries: from Grit to Grace with hosts Simone Allan and Maryan Bova — a series of honest conversations with women who’ve lived through hard things and come out the other side. If this story brings up anything […]
8% Malaria ……2% Survival Chance!!! Watch this incredible story @kintsugiheroes #podcastclips
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Near-Death Experience: Surviving Septic Shock Miracle #kintsugiheroes #resilience #pod #gritdiaries
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Her last view was the ambulance!!!!! Watch the full episode now #kintsugiheroes #resilience #podcast
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