{"id":1095,"date":"2019-10-12T12:55:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-12T12:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.allgoodwedding.com\/home-5\/"},"modified":"2024-02-22T10:35:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T10:35:54","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; vc_row_background=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1488961940788{margin-top: -30px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div  class=\"jeg_slider_wrapper jeg_slider_type_2_wrapper jnews_module__0_6a2fcff47d928 vc_custom_1638280331210  \">\n                    <div class=\"jeg_slider_type_2 jeg_slider\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"3000\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_slide_item format-standard\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/why-creative-people-need-solitude-1140x570.jpeg)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \n                    <div class=\"jeg_slide_caption\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_caption_container\">\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_category\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/category\/health\/\" class=\"category-health\">Creativity<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/why-creative-people-need-solitude\/\">Why Creative People Need Solitude<\/a>\n                            <\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><span class=\"jeg_meta_author\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/marksmith\/\">Mark Smith<\/a><\/span><span class=\"jeg_meta_date\">June 15, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"jeg_slide_item format-standard\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/how-storytelling-changed-my-confidence-1140x570.jpeg)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \n                    <div class=\"jeg_slide_caption\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_caption_container\">\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_category\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/category\/parenting\/\" class=\"category-parenting\">Voices<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/how-storytelling-changed-my-confidence\/\">How Storytelling Changed My Confidence<\/a>\n                            <\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><span class=\"jeg_meta_author\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/emilydavis\/\">Emily Davis<\/a><\/span><span class=\"jeg_meta_date\">June 12, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"jeg_slide_item format-standard\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/why-storytelling-should-be-part-of-education-1140x570.jpeg)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \n                    <div class=\"jeg_slide_caption\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_caption_container\">\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_category\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/category\/parenting\/\" class=\"category-parenting\">Voices<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/why-storytelling-should-be-part-of-education\/\">Why Storytelling Should Be Part of Education<\/a>\n                            <\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><span class=\"jeg_meta_author\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/marksmith\/\">Mark Smith<\/a><\/span><span class=\"jeg_meta_date\">June 11, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"jeg_slide_item format-standard\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/why-hope-isnt-foolish-1140x570.jpeg)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \n                    <div class=\"jeg_slide_caption\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_caption_container\">\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_category\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/category\/budget-tips\/\" class=\"category-budget-tips\">Inspiration<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/why-hope-isnt-foolish\/\">Why Hope Isn\u2019t Foolish<\/a>\n                            <\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><span class=\"jeg_meta_author\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/alicejohnson\/\">Alice Johnson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"jeg_meta_date\">June 10, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"jeg_slide_item format-standard\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/why-creating-for-yourself-comes-first-1140x570.jpeg)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \n                    <div class=\"jeg_slide_caption\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_caption_container\">\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_category\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/category\/health\/\" class=\"category-health\">Creativity<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h2 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/why-creating-for-yourself-comes-first\/\">Why Creating for Yourself Comes First<\/a>\n                            <\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><span class=\"jeg_meta_author\">by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/marksmith\/\">Mark Smith<\/a><\/span><span class=\"jeg_meta_date\">June 10, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <style><\/style>\n       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article: Why Not Giving Up Is Inspiring\"><div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy  size-715 \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jnews\/assets\/img\/jeg-empty.png\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"why not giving up is inspiring\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/why-not-giving-up-is-inspiring-350x250.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/why-not-giving-up-is-inspiring-350x250.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/why-not-giving-up-is-inspiring-120x86.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/why-not-giving-up-is-inspiring-750x536.jpeg 750w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n         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href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-moment-you-realize-you-created-something-new\/\" ><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\"><\/i> June 5, 2026<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"jeg_post_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"jeg_post format-standard\">\n                    <div class=\"jeg_thumb\">\n                        \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-power-of-persistence-when-trying-again-changes-everything\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: The Power of Persistence: When Trying Again Changes Everything\"><div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy  size-715 \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jnews\/assets\/img\/jeg-empty.png\" class=\"attachment-jnews-350x250 size-jnews-350x250 lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"the power of persistence\" 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360w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-first-time-someone-listened-to-me-750x375.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-first-time-someone-listened-to-me-1140x570.jpeg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_content\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_excerpt\">\n                            <p>Imagine someone stopping, turning to you, and really listening. That's when they truly heard me, not just my words. It's a feeling that stays with you, changing how we see ourselves and...<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/what-it-feels-like-to-be-heard\/\" class=\"jeg_readmore\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Details<\/span><\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article><article class=\"jeg_post format-standard\">\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_heading\">\n                        <h3 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-moment-i-owned-my-identity\/\">The Moment I Owned My Identity<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><div class=\"jeg_meta_author\"><span class=\"by\">by<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/alicejohnson\/\">Alice Johnson<\/a><\/div><div class=\"jeg_meta_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-moment-i-owned-my-identity\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\"><\/i> May 19, 2026<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_thumb\">\n                        \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-moment-i-owned-my-identity\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: The Moment I Owned My Identity\"><div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy  size-500 \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jnews\/assets\/img\/jeg-empty.png\" class=\"attachment-jnews-360x180 size-jnews-360x180 lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"the moment I owned my identity\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-moment-I-owned-my-identity-360x180.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-moment-I-owned-my-identity-360x180.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-moment-I-owned-my-identity-750x375.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-moment-I-owned-my-identity-1140x570.jpeg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_content\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_excerpt\">\n                            <p>Self-discovery isn't always easy. Sometimes it takes years to find the courage to say, \u201cThis is who I am.\u201dHistory shows people were silenced for speaking their truth. Devices like the scold\u2019s bridle...<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-moment-i-owned-my-identity\/\" class=\"jeg_readmore\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Details<\/span><\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article><article class=\"jeg_post format-standard\">\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_heading\">\n                        <h3 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-joy-of-creating-just-because\/\">The Joy of Creating Just Because<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><div class=\"jeg_meta_author\"><span class=\"by\">by<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/emilydavis\/\">Emily Davis<\/a><\/div><div class=\"jeg_meta_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-joy-of-creating-just-because\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\"><\/i> May 19, 2026<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_thumb\">\n                        \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-joy-of-creating-just-because\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: The Joy of Creating Just Because\"><div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy  size-500 \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jnews\/assets\/img\/jeg-empty.png\" class=\"attachment-jnews-360x180 size-jnews-360x180 lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"the joy of creating just because\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-joy-of-creating-just-because-360x180.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-joy-of-creating-just-because-360x180.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-joy-of-creating-just-because-750x375.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-joy-of-creating-just-because-1140x570.jpeg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_content\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_excerpt\">\n                            <p>Creative expression is more than just a hobby. It's a way to connect with your inner self. The joy of creating just because is like a spark of freedom. Whether you sketch,...<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-joy-of-creating-just-because\/\" class=\"jeg_readmore\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Details<\/span><\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article><article class=\"jeg_post format-standard\">\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_heading\">\n                        <h3 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/how-to-be-the-person-you-needed\/\">How to Be the Person You Needed<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><div class=\"jeg_meta_author\"><span class=\"by\">by<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/emilydavis\/\">Emily Davis<\/a><\/div><div class=\"jeg_meta_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/how-to-be-the-person-you-needed\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\"><\/i> May 18, 2026<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_thumb\">\n                        \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/how-to-be-the-person-you-needed\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: How to Be the Person You Needed\"><div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy  size-500 \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jnews\/assets\/img\/jeg-empty.png\" class=\"attachment-jnews-360x180 size-jnews-360x180 lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"how to be the person you needed\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/how-to-be-the-person-you-needed-360x180.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/how-to-be-the-person-you-needed-360x180.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/how-to-be-the-person-you-needed-750x375.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/how-to-be-the-person-you-needed-1140x570.jpeg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_content\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_excerpt\">\n                            <p>Personal growth begins with looking back. Think about who you wished to support you during tough times. Now imagine becoming that person for your future self. Small steps today build resilience and...<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/how-to-be-the-person-you-needed\/\" class=\"jeg_readmore\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Details<\/span><\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article><article class=\"jeg_post format-standard\">\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_heading\">\n                        <h3 class=\"jeg_post_title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-words-i-couldnt-take-back-and-what-they-taught-me\/\">The Words I Couldn\u2019t Take Back: And What They Taught Me<\/a>\n                        <\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><div class=\"jeg_meta_author\"><span class=\"by\">by<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/author\/alicejohnson\/\">Alice Johnson<\/a><\/div><div class=\"jeg_meta_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-words-i-couldnt-take-back-and-what-they-taught-me\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\"><\/i> May 18, 2026<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_thumb\">\n                        \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/the-words-i-couldnt-take-back-and-what-they-taught-me\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: The Words I Couldn\u2019t Take Back: And What They Taught Me\"><div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy  size-500 \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/themes\/jnews\/assets\/img\/jeg-empty.png\" class=\"attachment-jnews-360x180 size-jnews-360x180 lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"the words I couldn\u2019t take back\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-words-I-couldnt-take-back-360x180.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-words-I-couldnt-take-back-360x180.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-words-I-couldnt-take-back-750x375.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.thestorymagazines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/the-words-I-couldnt-take-back-1140x570.jpeg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_postblock_content\">\n                        <div class=\"jeg_post_excerpt\">\n                            <p>Some words stay with us long after they're said. 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