We post stories throughout the week with the intention of giving you an inside look into other people's experiences so you can find strength to overcome your own obstacles. A tree is planted for each blog post shared on FB. #betreelyfe

"I got picked on a lot because other kids just didn't know how to act around someone who was missing a limb."

"A few years ago I hated my body so much that I wasn't even able to look in the mirror."

"Rather than be upset about our situation and not seeing each other, we were really going to cherish the times we were going to be together."

"I became obsessed with what I was eating, exercising and I didn't become me. I kind of lost sight of what I was."

"Hearing the diagnosis definitely sent me into a depressive state. Bring judged constantly, not being around people that could relate to myself was very tough."

"Throughout most of middle school I was bullied and teased."

Elisabeth's biggest obstacle was when she was between the ages of 11-16... Overtime i became super self conscious and critical. And eventually I ...

"I really liked this guy but the feelings weren’t reciprocated..."

Julie's biggest obstacle to overcome was when she was 16 years old... I hate to be the girl that says a failed relationship makes you stronger but ...

"The hardest situation I have ever had to dealt with was recovering from a broken neck."

Elizabeth's biggest obstacle to overcome was when she was 22 years old... The hardest situation I have ever had to dealt with was recovering from ...

"Before my daughter turned one her father attempted to stab me to death for breaking up with him"

Sherrita's biggest obstacle to overcome was when she was 19... I have had multiple obstacles,I was born premature, parents were on drugs broken h...

"I realized that I am a strong and independent woman and I am fully capable of raising my daughter full time".

Sharon biggest obstacle to overcome was when she was 26... The hardest situation I’ve had to deal with in my life would be learning that I would...

"When I was a child I lost my father to a battle with cancer."

Izzy's biggest obstacle to overcome was from the time she was a 1 year old until today... When I was a child I lost my father to a battle with can...

"I was never good enough and not able to be loved because of something I seemed to be lacking"

Shatoyia's biggest obstacle to overcome was when she was between the ages of 8 and 17. In the household I was raised, the atmosphere was negative...

"I felt completely and utterly alone"

Emily's biggest obstacle to overcome was when she was 16... My sophomore year, I had a falling out with a group of people that I had once been my ...