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As of March of 2010, I had a falling out with three of my closest friends, this included my boyfriend at the time. It was tough trying to keep myself motivated toward pursuing my dreams. Depressed, I turned to my mom who told me what an inspiration I am to her. I had stood up for myself, and that's very important. She talked about my maturity, and mentioned a goal list I had sitting in my room. "You focus on you & that list."
For the next seven months, I threw myself at my goals, learning more about myself, & creating a website (www.2147miles.com) devoted to inspiring others when they are down. I put my goal list on it, a blog, & everything important to me.
In July, I fell in love with the most amazing man. However, there was one tiny problem - I was going to move from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to Nashville, Tennessee that October to pursue my singing career. (And I still did.)
The experience was incredible, but very difficult. I spent three months alone, more than two thousand miles from home. I met some wonderful people and had some amazing experiences. One day, I'd love to own a home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Though I just recently returned home to Idaho (with a few contacts & more inspiration than I could possibly imagine), 2010 to 2011 was the most memorable and incredible year I've ever had and I know there will be many more like it. You really can keep going through tough times, even when it doesn't feel like it and it really does make you stronger.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Well sang Kelly. <3 You're my one and only idol!

Amy Croson
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

My 'Stronger' story:

I was unemployed in 2010. I was searching everywhere any kind of job and couldn't find it.
During the whole year I received bad comments and jokes at home...everybody saying I was unemployed that I was a nobody etc etc.
I started to study harder and harder..trying to find strengh while people were mocking me (mostly my family) for not having a job.
I was studying all day but my mother wouldn't believe it! She'd say: "You are not studying in your room..I bet you aren't!"
Then...finally...In August...I did an exam. It's one of the most difficults exams a graduated nurse can take and there were only 3 spots. I mean..Only 3 people that took the exam would be called to move forward. and I was one of them.
When I found out about it...I cried, flipped out and told my mother and other family members: "see? I did it!"

Now I have two jobs...I'm more confident about myself...and... definetly feeling Stronger...

Many songs that Kelly sings inspires me daily... They tell me not to give up on myself or any of my friends... She is what I listen to when I am down or even wanna have some fun... I think that Kelly makes me a better person inside and out!

I have been through many difficulties in life, with people passing and being bullied at times, but there is always one person that has been there with me. That person is my God, I am very faithful and I pray to him whenever I can and I believe that he has blessed me and helped get me though certain circumstances. He gives me the strength to live each day and to become stronger.