Note To Self
Note to Self: Hunter Woodhall
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," Paralympic medalist Hunter Woodhall reflects on the challenges he's faced in life and his journey of perseverance.
Note To Self
Note to Self: John Driskell Hopkins
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," John Driskell Hopkins, one of the founding members of country music's Zac Brown Band, reflects on his music career and lessons he's learned while living with ALS.
Note to Self: Jeanette Lee
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," former world champion pool player, Jeanette Lee, shares her career journey despite a debilitating health battle.
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Jonathan Pascual, an IRONMAN competitor battling stage four cancer, shares a heartfelt letter to his younger self.
Note to Self: Jenisha Watts reflects on past
In this installment of the series, "Note to Self," journalist Jenisha Watts opens up about her turbulent upbringing. Reflecting on her past, she writes a letter to her younger self about overcoming drug addiction and neglect, and how revealing her hidden story set her free.
Note to self: Bernie Wagenblast
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Note to Self: Boston bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory
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Isaiah Márquez-Greene writes "Note To Self"
Ten years after he survived and his sister died in the Sandy Hook shooting, Isaiah Márquez-Greene writes a letter to his younger self about perseverance and strength.
Ernie Johnson writes letter to younger self
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Teen's note to self after unimaginable loss
In our Emmy nominated series Note to Self, we hear from a teen who's using her blog to help herself and others cope with heartbreaking loss. Dylan Levitt has connected with thousands all over the world — writing about losing her father to suicide and her own mental health challenges.
Inspiration4's Hayley Arceneaux's Note to Self
Inspiration4's first all-civilian mission to space aboard a SpaceX rocket will include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital physician assistant and cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux. The 29-year-old represents the hope pillar of the mission and will be the youngest American to travel to space. As she prepares for this historic journey, Arceneaux writes a note to her younger self for our Emmy-nominated series Note to Self.
NFL player Hayden Hurst's Note to Self
NFL player and Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is one of the more than 50 million Americans living with a mental illness. Hurst is also talking openly about his own battles with depression and suicide, and putting his name behind a foundation hoping to encourage others to get help and stop the stigma around mental illness. Warning: This piece includes mention of suicide and may be difficult for some to hear.
Cindy McCain writes note to younger self
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From the archives: Joe Biden's Note to Self
"CBS This Morning" revisits a personal message from now President-elect Joe Biden. In 2016, he reflected on accomplishing some of his dreams and coping with devastating loss for the "CBS This Morning" series Note to Self.
Cyntoia Brown to younger self: "God hears you"
Cyntoia Brown made headlines when she was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 for killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She was granted clemency earlier this year after spending 15 years behind bars. Now at 31 years old, she shares intimate advice for her 16-year-old self in a Note to Self.
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