The White Van: A Story About Helping From the Sidelines

The White Van: A Story About Helping From the Sidelines

What began as an ordinary Saturday with kids laughing in the back seat, errands to run, nothing unusual shifted in an instant when a white van pulled in behind us. Two masked faces. A glimpse of a gun. And a choice I had to make with three girls in my car. This is a story about the moments we’re pulled into someone else’s chaos, and the quiet courage it takes to help from a safer distance. Sometimes we step forward. Sometimes we step aside. And sometimes, we never learn the ending, but we hope we made a difference. If you enjoy gentle, real-life stories about connection, meaning, and the small moments that stay with us, you’re in the right place. Subscribe now I would love to hear from you. You can send me a message at Storytellerswithamessage@gmail.com You can also find my children’s books at www.lorriedgrant.com [https://www.lorriedgrant.com/?utm_source=copilot.com] #StorytellersWithAMessage #InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

The Black Keys: The Quiet Courage to Claim what’s Ours

A handful of black piano keys, an unexpected compliment, and a lie I told out of fear. This is a story about the moments we abandon ourselves, and the quiet courage it takes to finally claim the sound that’s ours. If you enjoy gentle, real-life stories about connection, meaning, and the small moments that stay with us, you’re in the right place. ** Subscribe now** I would love to hear from you. You can send me a message at Storytellerswithamessage@gmail.com You can also find my children’s books at www.lorriedgrant.com #StorytellersWithAMessage #InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

The Virtual Monsters: A Story about Believing What Isn’t Really There

In this episode, a virtual battle with giants and zombies revealed something deeper: the danger of believing the lies that surround us. If you enjoy gentle, real-life stories about connection, meaning, and the small moments that stay with us, you’re in the right place. ** Subscribe now** I would love to hear from you. You can send me a message at Storytellerswithamessage@gmail.com You can also find my children’s books at www.lorriedgrant.com #StorytellersWithAMessage #InspirationalStories #LifeLessons

The Closed Circle: Why the Right People Open Slowly

In this episode what began as a simple “good morning” to a closed circle of older women slowly unfolded into a deeper understanding of boundaries, patience, and the intentional way real friendships are built. If you enjoy gentle, real‑life stories about connection, meaning, and the small moments that stay with us, you’re in the right place. Follow for weekly episodes. You can reach me anytime at Storytellerswithamessage@gmail.com. Learn more about my children’s books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lorriedgrant.com/]

This Side Up: When Life’s Instructions Get Fuzzy

This week, I share the story of a kitchen hutch, a lopsided shelf, and three tiny words that nearly derailed the whole project. What starts as a simple attempt to fill an empty wall turns into a reminder that even the smallest overlooked detail can throw everything off balance. If you enjoy gentle, real‑life stories about connection, meaning, and the small moments that stay with us, you’re in the right place. Follow for weekly episodes. You can reach me anytime at Storytellerswithamessage@gmail.com. Learn more about my children’s books at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lorriedgrant.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.lorriedgrant.com/]