Have you ever had the feeling like life was just piling one thing after another on you? 

That all the bad luck in the world was directed at you? But then, after a while, life eventually turned around. Was it perfect? No. 

But did you find the light at the end of the tunnel or a way to cope, maybe even met a new friend in the process? 

Hope Springs Eternal Contest is about finding the bright side.

Everyone goes through challenges in life, it's how you deal and move forward that truly illuminates the character of the person.

So write us whatever you want, but please, don't make it a picture perfect characterization of life.

The flaws, the heartache, the battle and triumphs are what we want to read about.