Rising Through the Battles of Life
Finding strength in life's greatest battles: one family's journey and a message of hope for us all.
On my way home today, I heard a story about a couple celebrating what they believed would be the final chemotherapy session for the wife’s cancer. Instead of relief, they were met with devastating news: the treatments had to continue. And then, as if the weight wasn’t already enough, her husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer shortly afterward.
Two unexpected battles.
One family.
Life changed in an instant.
Hearing their story reminded me of something we often forget—how quickly life can place a mountain in front of us. The kind so overwhelming, so heavy, that we question whether we’ll ever find the strength to keep climbing. We face fear. We face exhaustion. We face hopelessness. And sometimes, we feel powerless.
These moments are real.
These feelings are real.
And you are not alone.
Every one of us, at some point, encounters a “Goliath”—an illness, a heartbreak, a loss, a betrayal, a financial collapse, a trauma. The name may differ, but the weight is the same.
But here is the truth:
Within each of us lies a spark—
a fight,
a strength,
a resilience we often forget we have.
Some draw that strength from faith.
Some from family.
Some from community.
Some from the deep well life has quietly built within them over the years.
You do not need all the answers.
You do not need to be brave every moment.
You do not need to believe the same things I do.
You only need one thing:
A seed of hope.
Just one.
Just enough to whisper, “I will try again today.”
In my own life, faith has been my anchor when nothing else could hold me steady. But this space—Ohana Lifeline—is for everyone. For every belief system. For every culture. For every soul that has ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or forgotten.
Here, we rise together.
Here, no one is left behind.
Here, your story matters.
Life is full of battles, yes—but it’s also full of victories, lessons, and moments of strength you never realized were inside you. Whether your power comes from God, from your ancestors, from love, from community, or from the fire in your own spirit…
You can rise.
You can keep moving.
You can win battles you once believed were impossible.
I’ve lived long enough to understand this:
I’m not lucky.
I am blessed.
And so are you—whether you feel it yet or not.
So here is your reminder:
You are stronger than you think.
You are more capable than you realize.
And you are never, ever walking alone.
