Blog | The Facing Project

June 24, 2019

Episode 10: The Depths of Addiction: Artificial Happiness
A man gives an honest response to what his life is like living in the throes of addiction.

Have you watched a family member or friend or even a stranger struggle with addiction? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Organization, about 1 in 4 young adults aged 18 to 25 in the United States are current illicit drug users. On average, 130 Americans die every day from an … [Read more...]

June 18, 2019

Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

Storyteller Concert
Featuring Cliff Ritchey, Josh Kaufman, and Dan Deitrich

Join us on September 7th from 7-9 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts for our The Facing Project's Storyteller Concert: featuring Cliff Ritchey, Josh Kaufman, and Daniel Deitrich. Each singer-songwriter will play his favorite songs and share the stories behind them. Four storytelling teams will … [Read more...]

June 13, 2019

Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

Pride Stories
Celebrate pride month with 2 free books of stories

We're celebrating Pride Month with stories from those in the LGBTQ+ community who have shared with us. They were ready to share, and by sharing, their stories can help others. To read more of their stories, we have two books you can download: Wittenberg's Facing Intolerance book Muncie's … [Read more...]

May 29, 2019

Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

When the Bomb Went Off
Forced from her home as a child by nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands, Mary share's her story

Can you find the Marshall Islands on a map? Did you know that from 1946 to 1958, the United States dropped 67 bombs on the islands? The combined explosive power of the bombs if spread out equalled 1.6 Hiroshima-size explosions each day . . . for 12 years. In Episode 9 of The Facing Project … [Read more...]

May 22, 2019

Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

Father’s vulnerability gives him strength to face the unimaginable
The best and worst days of Brad Daugherty's life

Sometimes the day-to-day of our lives can feel repetitive. We go through motions, live the routine, taking for granted the "normality" of it all. But then sometimes a bomb gets dropped on our lives and in an instant everything changes. In Episode 9 of The Facing Project Show we hear from two … [Read more...]

May 7, 2019

tdrake Leave a Comment

How can you find a love through the site and make a mistake?

Recognize that none of you designed to destroy the pair beforehand, each individuals moves with the breakup in your ways. Gradually, you will understand that every item has created in the most effective way, the experienced trials have revealed new ways and possibilities to you. This means that you … [Read more...]

May 1, 2019

Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

Difference is not a problem, it’s a strength
A man comes out late in life

Diversity makes our communities stronger, more colorful, more interesting, more adaptable places to live. But to fully appreciate those who are different than us, we have to be near them. Are you spending time with people who are different than you? The theme of Episode 8 of The Facing … [Read more...]

April 22, 2019

Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

Please don’t ask what’s wrong with my child?
A mother shares how her austic child is different, not less.

A mom asks people to see her daughter with autism for who she is on Episode 8 of The Facing Project. The stats: According to the CDC 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism. Ask Dana's Story As told to Clarissa Bowers from Facing Autism in Muncie, Indiana –Performed by … [Read more...]

April 4, 2019

Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

The woman on the treadmill
A reminder to love yourself and your body

A college student, decides that self-love is more important than letting other people define her worth on Episode 7 of The Facing Project. The stats: 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies and resort to dieting to achieve their ideal body shape. Unfortunately, only 5% of women naturally … [Read more...]

March 27, 2019

Kelsey Timmerman Leave a Comment

Man with disabilities shares thoughts on happiness and frustrations
His darkness was living with the choices of others, rather than his own

Shannon Brown is diagnosed with autism and bi-polar disorder. On Episode 7 of The Facing Project Shannon shares his inner thoughts and how listening to him and allowing him to make choices has improved his life. The Storyteller: Shannon Brown The Story: Chasing the Sunset A man with autism and … [Read more...]