5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news Christmas Stories: Renting parents for the holidays and ugly Christmas sweaters
Dec 14, 2023
07:11
Imagine spending Christmas alone, with no family or close friends to share the holiday cheer. How far would you go to create your own festive magic?
Today, we unpack the extraordinary story of Jackie Turner, a student at William Jessup University, who found herself facing this daunting reality. Fueled by a childhood marked by abuse and void of warm holiday memories, Jackie made a bold move - she posted an ad on Craigslist offering $8 an hour to rent parents for the holidays. The response to her heartfelt plea was more than she ever imagined. Her inbox was flooded with messages from parents willing to lend their love and support for free, and from young people sharing similar stories of isolation. Using this wave of empathy and support, Jackie turned a bleak situation into a beacon of hope by organizing a meet-up Christmas potluck dinner. Tune in to hear how Jackie not only gained a mentor for herself, but also created a platform for connections and giving, proving that the true spirit of Christmas is about love, hope, and togetherness.
Then, a look at ugly Christmas sweaters!
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Today, we unpack the extraordinary story of Jackie Turner, a student at William Jessup University, who found herself facing this daunting reality. Fueled by a childhood marked by abuse and void of warm holiday memories, Jackie made a bold move - she posted an ad on Craigslist offering $8 an hour to rent parents for the holidays. The response to her heartfelt plea was more than she ever imagined. Her inbox was flooded with messages from parents willing to lend their love and support for free, and from young people sharing similar stories of isolation. Using this wave of empathy and support, Jackie turned a bleak situation into a beacon of hope by organizing a meet-up Christmas potluck dinner. Tune in to hear how Jackie not only gained a mentor for herself, but also created a platform for connections and giving, proving that the true spirit of Christmas is about love, hope, and togetherness.
Then, a look at ugly Christmas sweaters!
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!
Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!
We now have Merch! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com
Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com