Overcoming

Strength Stories

Read the stories shared by people around the world who wear and share Traveling Pendants.

Pendant #1,540 – Tough Road

I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My sister-in-law gave me this pendant. I know I have a tough road ahead with surgery, chemo, radiation, etc. But I'm grateful to have so much support...

Pendant #1,537 – Time Will Tell

My son passed away on December 10, 2024 at the age of 54. The pendant was given to me by his girlfriend from high school years. They remained friends over the years. Also close connections to her...

Pendant #1,409 – Comfort & Resilience

I received my pendant during my treatment for breast cancer. In October 2024, at just 26 years old, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. I was incredibly fortunate to have...

Pendant #181 – Courage

After years of inspiring my dearest Anne ,it is time for the courage to be given again: I am passing this pendant to my dear friend Linda. Since 2000 we have met once a week to pray,share our...

Pendant #415 – Faith and Faithfulness

This pendant was given to me about 3 years into our current 6 year journey with infertility. I’ve worn this reminder more times than I can count, traced its words with my fingers - felt anything...

Pendant #480 – Triumph Over Cancer

I received this pendant when I was 16 years old after a cancer diagnosis. After 6 months of treatment, I was able to beat Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma. I have been cancer free for a few years now...

Pendant #1,544 – I Am Mighty

My incredible husband gifted me my “Strength for the Journey” pendant about six months ago; it was a gift from one of his customers - Lesley - who is the heartbeat/owner/founder of Traveling...

Pendant #1,351 – God Heard My Prayer

I was in disbelief that what I feared was actualized in my reality. “You have invasive ductal carcinoma” or breast cancer. I quickly learned that this cancer had lived quietly in my body for 6 to...

Pendant #1,349 – Trust

I received my pendant from a dear friend. Last year, we were both laid off from our company out of the blue. While we were coworkers, we bonded through this experience, supporting each other and...

Pendant #1,351 – Pull Strength

I’ve been avoiding writing this story for a couple weeks now. So I think, perhaps, I won’t. I’m not ready to call upon the dark memories and struggles that entails the loss of my 4-year-old son...

Pendant #1,351 – We Are Held

Recently I experienced one of the greatest losses of my life. One day she was here. And then one day she wasn’t here anymore at all.  New Year’s Day 2022 was one of the last times I spent with...

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