Roberta Bell’s journey is a moving exampl
influence that one person can have when motivated by empathy. Roberta, a 58-year-old mother of five and grandma of eight who resides in the charming city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, is regarded by many as a hero. Her life took an unexpected turn this year, showing the world the power of love and bravery to transform lives.
Roberta met pregnant convict Katie Bourgeois, who was almost out of prison, while she was a correctional officer at the Louisiana Transitional Center for Women. Katie was in a terrible predicament because she had no relatives to support her after her kid was born. Roberta took the crucial choice to take care of the baby until Katie could return home while Katie was unable to do so.
There were, however, repercussions to this choice. Roberta was sacked from her job at the correctional facility after her supervisor saw a conflict of interest in her conduct. For Roberta, though, it was a minimal cost. Kayson, Katie’s son, was born just over a week after she lost her job. Roberta had been looking forward to his visit to the hospital. She brought him home, clothed him tenderly, and held him in her arms, showing him the tenderness and love of a mother.
Kayson was under Roberta’s care for two months before Katie was able to see her son again. Even though Roberta was going through a difficult time personally, her compassion and selflessness were evident when she said goodbye to the infant to whom she had been so close. Millions of people were moved by her heartfelt and real narrative of generosity, which struck a chord with people everywhere.
Donations poured in from people moved by her story; diapers, formula, and other necessities arrived. Numerous kind presents from strangers adorned Roberta’s living room. Even more astonishingly, their contributions added up to an incredible $90,000. Even though she was unemployed, Roberta kept giving back, using some of the money she was given to assist a fellow pregnant prisoner who was having financial difficulties.
That was not the end of Roberta’s quest. Rather, it opened a new chapter in her life. Since then, she has started a new project that she is very enthusiastic about called The Serenity House. The Serenity House, which is situated in the serene Mississippi countryside, is being renovated to serve as a haven for women reintegrating into society after serving time in jail. Roberta is committed to giving these women a place where they can find direction, support, and a feeling of belonging, just as much as she had loved her job at the prison.
Roberta gladly answers every call that comes in asking for her assistance; her phone is always vibrating. Her experience is a prime illustration of how one individual, driven by compassion, understanding, and a steadfast faith in second chances, may significantly impact the lives of others.
Susan Lucci showed off a fresh new style when she was seen wearing skinny jeans, and fans had a lot to say about it.
Susan Lucci is usually seen at fancy events in stunning dresses, so fans are used to her dressed up.
But this week, the “All My Children” star shared a photo in a casual outfit, which got a lot of attention from her followers! Susan posted a picture from the Lindt Chocolate Factory in Zurich, Switzerland, wearing skinny jeans, a fitted jacket, and white sneakers.
She ended the runway show in style, walking to the song “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston while wearing a stunning green off-the-shoulder gown.
Afterwards, she shared her excitement on social media, saying: “Good morning! I’m at Good Day NY wearing a fabulous Dennis Basso polka dot outfit! I love him and feel so honored to be the finale of his beautiful Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Week show in New York yesterday!”
Susan was the perfect fit for the show, which celebrated beauty at every age. At 77, she looks amazing as always and recently shared her beauty secret with HELLO! magazine while attending the City of Hope Awards in New York, where she was honored for her charity work.
She revealed that her beauty routine is actually very simple—and the best part? It’s almost free!
Susan shared her routine: “I start my day with coffee and then drink hot water with lemon throughout the day! I mostly follow a Mediterranean diet—lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, and fish! I also do Pilates almost every morning.”
She’s feeling better than ever now, after going through a tough time in recent years. In 2022, she began having shortness of breath and chest and jaw pain, but even with her health history, she hesitated to see a doctor at first.
In an interview with People, Susan said, “I couldn’t believe it. After telling women for years to not be afraid to call the doctor and take care of themselves, I ended up not following my own advice.”
Doctors found that she had an 80% blockage in one of her arteries due to cholesterol and had to put another stent in her heart to clear the blockage after she was rushed to the hospital.
In early March, she told People, “I’m doing really well. I always keep track of how I’m feeling,” and added that her recovery is “so far, so good.”
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