When I began feeling alive again after the longest winter of my life.

My defining moment is when I learned to stand strong, even though I expect to be alone for the rest of my life.

My defining moment is when I finally let go of the summer that messed everything up and looked to the winter that put everything back together.

My defining moment was in reality, two moments. They both occurred on the same day.
My defining moments were this summer when I heard Relient K sing "Sadie Hawkins Dance" live and later that day when I saw Tom Delonge live in Angels and Airwaves.

Music is a higher power to me and has the ability to change the world, or my world at least.

When I said goodbye to the life I led and the people in it, for the last time.

My defining moment was the day my mother made me go through with the abortion.

The day I called off my wedding and left the extremely abusive relationship was in. I realized with this process I could now inspire other women to rise above and be better than they are, be better than their situation, be the best they can be. From all that I experienced in the relationship, leaving, and healing my wounds...I learned that I can inspire and empower and make a difference by just being myself and loving me first. People see that and they want it...I can now tell them and share with them my journey....Female - 24

When I realized, as my boyfriend was telling me how worthless I was, that I really didn't need anyone in my life except my own wit and will.

-Female 36

When I was dancing with that girl at her party after Homecoming. She hasn't left my mind since.

My defining moment was when my father died. The world stopped- or it should have.

My life is eternally changed because of the absense of my father.

The first day I met Philosophy, it took my breath away...I fell in love with its charisma, I was bewitched by its ability to unveil the Essence of Humankind. I was amazed by how alike the questions it seemed to imply and the ones I had always had in my mind were. I found a purpose in philosophy, I found something meaningful...

When I watched my first child come into this world, I knew in that instant my life would be forever changed. It took that amazing miracle to help put me on the right track, to become the man I am today -- putting the needs of my family before the selfish needs of myself. What an amazing blessing.

That humid night in June of 1968 when I first made love with a woman who loved me back. All my confusion about my sexuality evaporated and I knew there was no going back, however frightening the road forward appeared to be. My existence definitely took a sharp left turn that night, although I've learned how to have a whole and happy life that includes being a lesbian in the 40 years since.

When I kissed my boyfriend for the first time, and realized that my deadbeat ex wasn't the only one who could make me happy. We've been together for over a year now, and I couldn't be happier.

that first night over a year ago when i kissed you, really kissed you, and realized that i [will]love you [always].

When I tried to stop another person from committing suicide, who I worried about deeply because I have depression too. Because I opened up to my family and finally let myself be vulnerable and afraid.

When I joined the "To Write Love On Her Arms" street team.

When I looked up at the stars in the night sky for the first time.

When I acquired the status of being self-aware.

When I first heard Philip Glass' music.

When I found Jesus.

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