Shirley Enebrad

Resilience is the ability to bounce back in stressful situations, recover from tragic mishaps, and move forward after suffering a setback. A breathtaking aerial view of lush green mountains and a winding river, under a sky dotted with clouds, showcasing the stunning natural beauty of Reunion Island. I was just in my now unrecognizable hometown of Lahaina. After 85% of the town was destroyed, I arrived at the end of a devastating Kona Low wind and rainstorm that created huge sinkholes and...

“Tears heal the soul.” — Cory, age seven cory's Wise words from a little boy. Crying is not a sign of weakness. It is one of the most natural human responses to grief. When we lose someone, or something, we love—or when our hearts are heavy with sorrow—the emotional pain can feel just as intense as a physical injury. Sometimes it hurts even more. Our bodies understand something our minds often resist: tears are a natural part of healing. Science actually supports what Cory knew instinctively....

When my son Cory was sick, everyone always asked about him. One sad day we were at the mall and ran into someone I knew. The first thing they asked was how Cory was doing. Three-year-old Brie looked up at the person and said, very matter-of-factly,  “I’m here. I’m cute too.” a sad looking child I remember her little face scrunched up in confusion. Her expression seemed to say,  “Why doesn’t anyone ever ask about me ?” My heart ached for her. In that moment I realized something important. Cory...